CRC ID#760199
Meredian Bioplastics Inc. is a world class Biotechnology Company focused on bringing biodegradable polymers into wide scale use through innovative and patented technology. Our Research and Development Division is currently seeking a Biochemical Process Engineer. This position is located in Bainbridge, Georgia.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Execute process simulation to develop, analyze and optimize fermentation processes.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of scalable and reproducible processes with improved product yield and reduced costs for commercial scale manufacturing process.
• Interpret and present scientific data and propose solutions under general supervision.
• Prepare and organize data for presentation. Present data and reports on project status at individual, group and departmental research meetings.
• Maintain laboratory notebook in a complete, consistent and concise manner in accordance with company intellectual property policies and practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of microbial fermentation processes coupled with practical knowledge of process engineering and hands-on plant operations.
• Experience in closing carbon balance for bench top and larger scale fermentations.
• Significant process engineering skills in areas such as data analysis, process modeling and simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Skillful in problem solving and trouble-shooting data, equipment, and procedures.
• Calculate heat & material balances from actual plant data.
• Analyze trends and reports on data generated to characterize scale-up and performance/functionality of processes and to improve product/process quality, consistency, productivity, efficiency, and risk levels.
• High level of technical knowledge of microbial (bacterial) metabolism(aerobic/anaerobic metabolism, cellular energetics, redox balance, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience in quantitative microbial physiology and controlling metabolic phenotypes and cellular growth properties under different conditions.
• Knowledge of metabolic pathways.
• Physiological characterization of natural or genetically engineered microbial strains.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivation.)
• Resourcefulness
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Attention to details.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff.
• Review existing data to see if more research and information need to be collected, and assess the adequacy of the existing processes and equipment.
• Using computer modelling and simulations to design and evaluate processes and operating systems for the manufacture of products.
Requested Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript
Applications Accepted Until: September 30, 2014
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Contact Information
Colette Galivan
Director of Research Analysis &Regulatory Compliance
1301 Colquitt Hwy
Bainbridge, Georgia 39817
cgalivan@meredianpha.com
229-243-7075
http://www.meredianpha.com
