Pilot Plant Engineer Intern- Sumitomo Biorational Company

Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America • Osage, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Sumitomo Biorational Company is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Sumitomo Biorational Company operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit. The Sumitomo Biorational manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Sumitomo Biorational Company’s broad portfolio of fermentation products.

Requirements

• Majoring in bioengineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, chemical engineering or related fields is required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary, diverse team.
• Must have flexibility to work some limited off-shift and weekend hours to support all production shifts when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent computer skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and comply with all safety and environmental training policies and programs
• Under the supervision of the Pilot Plant Team, set up and monitor pilot-scale fermenters and downstream process unit operation
• Analyze, summarize and present pilot data to Research and Production Teams
• Recommend and implement process improvement ideas to Production
• Heat and mass balance
• Mathematical modeling of metabolism and fermentation

Benefits

• Sumitomo Biorational Company has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Sumitomo Biorational Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed