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Temporary Downstream Process Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Senior Fermentation Scientist

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Build strong relationships with supporting research departments and deliver fermentations on time or ahead of schedule to biology, downstream processing, formulations, and product development teams.

AK Steel

Process Control Engineer

Burns Harbor, IN · On-site

Development, implementation, and maintenance of models for mill processes of a metallurgical ... downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation ...

Brindley Engineering

Staff Process Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

... downstream engineering disciplines, develop equipment specifications, compile scope of work ... Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing ...

Brindley Engineering

Staff Process Engineer

Lisle, IL

$110K - $150K/yr

... downstream engineering disciplines, develop equipment specifications, compile scope of work ... Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing ...

Brindley Engineering

Staff Process Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

... downstream engineering disciplines, develop equipment specifications, compile scope of work ... Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing ...

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Senior Fermentation Scientist

Jobtailor

Libertyville, IL • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

  • Lead internal upstream process development efforts at the Sumitomo Biorational Company Biorational Research Center by conducting fermentation experiments in laboratory- and pilot-scale bioreactors.
  • Evaluate the performance of microbial strain candidates by analysis and interpretation of fermentation data.
  • Work with a team of fermentation scientists, downstream process engineers, formulations scientists, microbial engineers and analytical chemists to develop sustainable biorational solutions within the expanding field of BioAgriculture.
  • Design and implement upstream processes to optimize strain performance of bacterial and fungal microorganisms to produce microbial products, metabolites and proteins.
  • Mentor junior team members by training safe and proper use of fermentation and analytical equipment required to execute process development and improvement experiments.
  • Provide guidance to research associates and support their professional development.
  • Take primary responsibility for the operation and troubleshooting of pilot scale fermentation equipment.
  • Design scale up and scale down experiments to execute seamless technology transfer between Research and Manufacturing operations.
  • Build strong relationships with supporting research departments and deliver fermentations on time or ahead of schedule to biology, downstream processing, formulations, and product development teams.
  • Travel to manufacturing site to launch new fermentation processes and troubleshoot current commercial processes.
  • Maintain and further develop collaborative relationship with the pilot and production fermentation team at the manufacturing site.
  • Execute sophisticated process development experiments utilizing statistical tools to ensure process robustness.
  • Work alongside data scientists, IT, and engineering to build and maintain a digital system to organize and archive run data and electronic batch records.
  • Maintain and update laboratory data and documents including electronic lab notebook and SOPs.
  • Conduct all work in strict compliance with all applicable safety requirements, containment requirements, standards operating procedures and/or guidelines while maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
  • Work both independently and with interdisciplinary research teams while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.
Requirements
  • Expertise in culturing microorganisms, including filamentous fungi, to increase metabolite productivity using aseptic techniques
  • Hands‑on experience using lab‑scale or pilot‑scale SIP bioreactor systems for microbial cultivations and metabolite production, particularly with non‑model bacterial and fungal organisms
  • Experience training junior scientists in the use of fermentation equipment and execution of process development experiments
  • High degree of competency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite and statistical analysis software
  • Strong communication, presentation, and listening skills in cross‑functional teams
  • Willingness to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Degree in Fermentation Science, Chemical/Biochemical/Biosystems Engineering, or closely related field with industrial fermentation experience (5 years with PhD, 8 years with MS, 12+ years with BS).
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in upstream process development and fermentation science, with a strong focus on optimizing microbial strain performance and mentoring junior scientists. Proficient in utilizing statistical tools for process robustness and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

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