Process Scientist

Aker BioMarine

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aker BioMarine is a leading human health and nutrition innovator that develops krill-derived products for consumer health and nutrition. Krill is a natural, powerful, and health-promoting source of nutrients from the pristine waters of Antarctica, and Aker BioMarine has a unique position in its industry. In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet. We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world. We are about 250 employees globally, with more than 25 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment. Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so. The Process Scientist will work primarily at the Houston, TX office. We recognize that people have different needs, and trusts employees to deliver results when given flexibility both in terms of working hours and location. Aker BioMarine develops bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world. Superba™ Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health. QRILL™ Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture - through improved growth, health and quality. QRILL™ Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat. Understory™ is a premium marine protein peptide ingredient from Antarctic krill. FloraMarine is a plant-based, marine source of DHA omega-3 from algae, offering the highest natural concentration of algae DHA on the market today. DHA is widely known to be vital for brain and eye health, as well as early life nutrition. LYSOVETA TM is a new dietary supplement product from Aker BioMarine, specifically targeting brain health. It contains essential nutrients including LPC-bound EPA and DHA, which are important for long-term brain health and function, across the whole lifespan. You can expect a lot of challenges in an fast paced environment. In return we promise you will be part of a fun and exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermodynamic, Data Science or related (Master’s preferred)
Minimum of 3+ years relevant process engineering experience. Relevant experience may include operational plant engineering, or engineering projects at an engineering firm, or project design, execution and start-up at equipment or installation supplier
Proven experience as a process scientist, process engineer, or similar role in a manufacturing environment
Strong data science and advanced analytics capabilities, including statistical analysis, modeling, and working with large process and sensor data sets
Hands-on experience applying analytics to real production processes, leading to measurable improvements in yield, cost, quality, or robustness
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, process control, and scale-up from development to production
Experience supporting new product development and technology transfer from a scientific and production perspective
Proficient in data analysis tools and languages
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work effectively with scientists, engineers, operators, automation, and quality teams

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze process, equipment, and sensor data using advanced statistical and analytical methods and tools to identify trends, variability, and root causes.
Develop and apply data-driven models to identify process optimization, yield improvement, cost reduction, capability improvement, and other performance prediction.
Develop usage of Grafana and similar for decision making.
Lead hands-on investigations and improvement initiatives, translating analytical insights into implemented and sustained changes on the production line.
Support new product development and scale-up activities from a scientific and manufacturing perspective, ensuring robust and data-driven process design.
Design and execute experiments (e.g. DoE) to validate hypotheses, confirm improvements, and support process characterization.
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Maintenance to ensure robust implementation of process changes.
Monitor process performance and stability using statistical process control and advanced monitoring techniques.
Document analyses, recommendations, and implemented improvements in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives related to process data, sensors, and analytics capabilities.