Job Summary
The Chemical Engineer will develop and improve fermentation and protein manufacturing processes to support reliable, consistent production. The role focuses on key process factors—including mixing, aeration, and heat transfer—and on translating process understanding into effective scale-up approaches. The engineer will also prepare technical documentation that helps maintain consistent performance from batch to batch.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize fermentation and protein production processes, with attention to mixing, aeration, and heat transfer.
- Develop scale-up models to support process performance as manufacturing operations expand.
- Analyze process and production data to inform optimization and improve batch consistency.
- Prepare clear technical documentation for manufacturing processes and their performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong foundational knowledge of transport phenomena and reactor design.
- Hands-on experience with microbial fermentation is highly preferred.
- Experience conducting quantitative data analysis is highly preferred.
Zymo Research Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
