Scientist Downstream Processing - Columbia, MD

dsm-firmenich•Columbia, MD

16h•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Scientist with expertise in Downstream Processing (DSP), ideally within the field of Biotechnology, to strengthen our research team at the Columbia Biotechnology research hub of dsm-firmenich. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the development of innovative biotechnological processes that enable production of ingredients and products used across a wide range of applications. The Columbia site serves as the Center of Excellence for Lipids within dsm-firmenich. The successful candidate will bring experience with oil and lipid chemistry, emulsions, and separations technologies. We are looking for a natural communicator, orally and in writing, as well as a team player who can think, act, and discuss scientific concepts and discoveries across disciplines in a constructive and collaborative way. This role offers the opportunity to be innovative with an entrepreneurial way of working. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead the planning and execution of complex science and research projects including reviews, reporting, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience in industry.
A proven track record on process and product innovation with demonstrated hands-on experience with lab and/or pilot scale bioprocessing recovery equipment.
Keen understanding of unit operations, M&E balances, and separation technologies, with experience developing DSP trains and interconnected modeling approaches thereof.
Understanding and experience applying statistics and DOE in development of experimental workplans.
A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and motivation with good prioritization and organizational skills.
A collaborative spirit – you thrive in cross-functional, international teams and show initiative when contributing to project work.

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in applicable disciplines can be considered partially in lieu of industrial experience.
Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply relevant scientific and engineering knowledge in separations processes to projects and interconnected processes with an eye towards enabling environmentally beneficial and cost competitive biobased solutions to global challenges around nutrition, health, and beauty.
Design, execute, and analyze downstream processes at bench scale.
Drive opportunities to optimize existing processes at production scale, with a thorough understanding of scale down, scale up, and tech transfer.
Work closely with Strain Improvement, Fermentation, Analytical, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve complex bioprocess challenges.
Visualize and present data and conclusions, convincing stakeholders to move solutions from the lab towards implementation.