Gas Fermentation Bioprocess Engineer-Talent Pooling Only
Houston, TX
The Company:
Cemvita is a pioneer in carbon utilization to produce sustainable industrial products. Cemvita was founded in 2017 and has developed BioSolutions for the conversion of carbon waste (including carbon dioxide) into feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel, specialty chemicals, and protein for animal feed. Our carbon-reducing technologies are core to our passion for a net-zero economy. Key Cemvita business partners include United Airlines and OXY.
The Opportunity:
As a Gas Fermentation Bioprocess Engineer, you will play a crucial role within our Bioprocess team in Houston. This position focuses on the operation and optimization of bioreactors for gas fermentation processes at the bench scale. You will have the unique opportunity to lead innovative projects, mentor junior staff, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable biological solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Process Development: Lead the development and refinement of microbial gas fermentation processes.
- Experimental Design: Design and conduct bench-scale experiments with anaerobic cultures to optimize upstream key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Scale-Up Support: Assist in various aspects of scaling up anaerobic processes from bench to pilot scale, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
- Statistical Analysis: Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to fermentation studies for process optimization and troubleshooting.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve technical issues related to anaerobic cultivation processes, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Documentation: Author and modify standard operating protocols (SOPs) as necessary to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Data Contribution: Contribute to process improvement initiatives through effective experimental design and data analysis.
- Communication: Present findings, recommendations, and next steps to bioprocess leadership in a clear and concise manner.
- Mentorship: Mentor junior research team members, assisting with lab scheduling, organization, and execution of experiments.
- Literature Review: Stay updated with the latest technologies, processes, and protocols through comprehensive literature reviews.
Requirements:
Education:
- MS or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- MS with 2+ years or PhD with 0+ years of industrial or academic experience in microbial fermentation; experience in downstream processing (DSP) is a plus.
- Proven experience in operating fermenters, including setup, sampling, and troubleshooting processes.
- Experience with anaerobic culturing techniques.
Skills:
- Ability to adapt quickly to new methods and techniques.
- Familiarity with statistical data analysis and programming languages.
- Experience with biochemistry analyzers and prior exposure to gas fermentation processes is advantageous.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in a biotech startup environment.
- Willingness to work after hours or weekends as needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation packages that include bonuses and equity.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance.
- 401k with company match.
- Social and community activities
- Reward and recognition programs
Cemvita Core Values:
- Keeping each other safe
- Growth-minded
- Innovative
- Resilient
- Solutions-oriented
- Versatile
