Core responsibilities:

• Performing lab and pilot plant experiments to investigate new, sustainable technologies with low capital intensity within specialized manufacturing processes in the food & beverage industry
• Scanning open literature for emerging technologies related to the field
• Collaborating effectively with manufacturing personnel and cross-functional teams to commercialize new processes, as well as troubleshoot and optimize existing processes
• Researching state-of-the-art digital manufacturing process technologies relevant to our needs
• Preparing and maintaining updated task level project plans. Actively participating in project team meetings, and providing status updates including project plans and milestones
• Writing reports and effectively communicating results to the project team and stakeholders
• Analyzing production data to identify root cause for process failure

• Operating laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Following guidelines set-up for good housekeeping, GMPs, and safety

This position is well-suited for you if you are:

• A team player who can adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Self-motivated, results-driven and a creative problem solver
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with leadership of business units, R&D, Technical Service, Manufacturing, and Regulatory groups to drive delivery on projects

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor/Master of Science with 7+ years relevant experience or PhD with 0-2 years relevant experience in Biochemical/Bioprocessing or Food Engineering
• Experience in process intensification approaches towards process development and design such as membrane reactions/separations, modular processing, dewatering, and drying, etc, and technoeconomic modeling of such processes is highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Flexibility to handle and manage both long-term development projects and short-term troubleshooting needs
• Critical analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong computer and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to constructively interact with colleagues from a wide variety of roles within the company
• Willingness for overnight travel (25-30%)