Core Responsibilities:

• Development of new and optimization of existing industrial enzyme fermentation, downstream processing (DSP) and formulation processes.
• Plan and execute enzyme fermentation experimental design (Lab, pilot & industrial scale) ensuring safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collect, analyze and interpret experimental (Lab, pilot & industrial scale), and actual production data.
• Communicate with key stakeholders in R&D, engineering, manufacturing, CROs and CMOs.
• Collaborate with biochemistry and molecular biology team on enzyme of interest characteristics and peculiarities to adapt the most effective and efficient fermentation, DSP and formulation strategy.
• Involve in manufacturing infrastructure development and upgrade, including unit operation design, in-line process monitoring & automation, data management systems.
• Collaborate in troubleshooting and lead continuous improvement and new technology implementation initiatives at industrial scale fermentation facilities.
• Conduct enzyme fermentation experiments safely and effectively against the project goals with a high level of excellence to ensure precise and accurate data.
• Record and document all stages of R&D work, operate lab information & knowledge management system (ELN etc.).
• Prepare technical, experimental reports, techno-economic feasibility assessments for communicating work outcomes and future recommendations.
• Ensure Compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Min. MSc degree (PhD preferrable) in biotechnology, biochemical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with enzyme fermentation & DSP equipment, microbiological techniques, statistical tools.
• Applied knowledge in microbial physiology, chemistry, enzymology, physics, statistics, fermenter / bioreactor design, process data analytics, control and automation.
• Understanding of modern molecular biology, strain and enzyme engineering.
• 3 to 10+  years working experience as Fermentation Engineer, or equivalent role, in industrial enzyme fermentation facility (min 10m3 fermenter volume).