Senior Bioprocess Engineer: Fermentation & Scale-Up

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company

Professional development opportunities

Access to R&D facilities

Career growth at biotech company

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join its Bioprocess Development team. You will optimize fermentation and downstream processing for bio-based products in state-of-the-art facilities, translating lab discoveries into scalable industrial processes.

The role requires a strong background in fermentation technology, mass transfer, and separation, with at least five years in bioprocess development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of bioprocess development experience, preferably in industrial fermentation.
• Strong knowledge of microbial physiology, fermentation kinetics and downstream processing.
• Experience with scale-up and optimization of bioprocesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize microbial fermentation processes for bio-based products.
• Design and execute downstream processing experiments (cell harvesting, clarification, purification).
• Perform mass transfer, heat transfer, and kinetic analyses of bioprocesses.
• Scale-up from lab to pilot and potentially commercial scale.
• Troubleshoot bioprocessing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical reports, development protocols, and technology transfer docs.
• Ensure operations comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Fermentation

Bioprocess optimization

Analytical methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering

Tools

Fermenters

Centrifuges

Filtration systems

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join its Bioprocess Development team. You will optimize fermentation and downstream processing for bio-based products in state-of-the-art facilities, translating lab discoveries into scalable industrial processes.

The role requires a strong background in fermentation technology, mass transfer, and separation, with at least five years in bioprocess development.