Fermentation Engineer - Remote
Company: LAPORTE
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Founded in 1999, Laporte Consultants is an
engineering firm specialized in process, building and utilities.
With more than 470 employees, Laporte provides a complete range of
professional services to pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food &
beverage and industrial companies. The company operates in Canada,
the United States and Europe. For more information, visit our
website: Laporte Consultants is looking for a highly technical
Fermentation Process Engineer with experience in fermentation,
filtration, and manufacturing plants to support our team in the US.
This role is intended to be remote from anywhere within in the US.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the
design, operation, andor construction of industrial processes
within the biotechnology or food & beverage industries. This is an
upper-intermediate to senior-level engineering
role.Responsibilities and Duties:Support and lead the engineering
of processes for client projects involving fermentation and
downstream recovery operations (including centrifugation, membrane
filtration, extraction, and chromatography);Develop preliminary and
detailed designs, drawings, and specifications such as PFDs,
P&IDs, mass and heat balances, etc;Critically review
engineering designs, test plans, and assess risks;Ensure that
projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed scope and
timelines and make relevant recommendations to the client;Work
collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams;Chair
project team meetings and provide technical direction;Manage timely
completion of tasks per plan without direct supervision;Provide
discipline specific input for bid packages and tenders;Suggest,
contribute, and champion initiatives to improve the Engineering
Department's operations and procedures;Support positive client
interactions and sub-consultant interface;Perform data analysis,
prepare technical reports, SOPs, and internal and external
presentations;Pursue opportunities for business development and
future growth of the organization across various local
geographies.Basic Qualifications:A degree in Chemical Engineering,
Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial
Engineering or related fields;Minimum 5 years of progressive
experience in process design for plants in biotechnology, food &
beverage, or other bioindustries;Experience in the design of
fermentation processes (anaerobic and aerobic, batch and continuous
systems) including upstream media preparation (batch tanks,
UHTHTST) and CIPSIP systems;Experience in the design of downstream
processes including membrane filtration, centrifugation, and
extraction;Flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as
needed;Familiarity with industry practices for hygienic design of
piping systems and equipment (for example: ASME BPE, 3-A, and
EHEDG) including CIP and SIP design;Ability to exercise independent
judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for
obtaining results;Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.Preferred
Qualifications:Process modeling experience (i.e. SuperPro,
SchedulePro, ASPEN Plus);Previous experience in the start-up and
commissioning of commercial plants;Strong leadership, relationship
management, and organizational planning and project management
skills, in addition to technical knowledge;Knowledge of regulatory
compliance requirements (FDA, ICH Guidelines, ISPE, and best
industrial practices).Come join a company that is currently
expanding across multiple geographic areas in North America - both
Canada and the US. Laporte offers a competitive salary,
compensatory PTO for hours worked above forty per week, extensive
benefits and an environment that promotes work-life balance and
professional growth.Job Type: Full-timeTravel required: 10-20%
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