Fermentation Process Development Engineer

Fermentation Process Development Engineer

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Operate 20L stainless steel bioreactors and ensure smooth fermentation processes via DeltaV and DCU automation systems for efficient bioreactor control

Operate Ambr250 and ensure smooth fermentation processes

Equipment troubleshooting

Write and develop SOPs

Support scale down projects of bioreactors for microbial cultures

Work in a BSL-1 and BSL-2 level environment

Use biochemical analyzers (YSI, OD, pH, off-gas mass spec, RAMAN spectroscopy)

Manage chemicals, supplies, inventory, and ensure safety regulation compliance

Statistical data analysis and results/conclusion presentation

Off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be needed occasionally to help support runs

Qualifications

M.S. in a scientific or engineering discipline that incorporates biology and chemistry coursework

Prior experience with microbial cell culture/fermentation

Prior experience with aseptic technique

Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be needed occasionally to help support runs

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.