Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Bexorg • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

About Bexorg Bexorg is pioneering a transformative approach to CNS drug discovery through our cutting-edge BrainEx platform. We maintain and study molecularly active brains in a controlled environment, leveraging advanced organ devices that combine hardware, software, and fluidic systems. As we scale, we are looking for a Senior Bioprocess Engineer to lead the optimization of these organ devices and support our mission to accelerate discoveries in neurobiology. The Role The Senior Bioprocess Engineer will play a key role in the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of Bexorg’s organ device systems. This role requires expertise in managing bioreactor-type systems, with a focus on fluidic processes, environmental control, and software integration. The ideal candidate will have experience in process development, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to support robust, reproducible experimentation.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in bioprocessing, bioreactor optimization, or similar fields, ideally in the biotech or pharma industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing fluidic and environmental control systems.
• Experience with process automation and software-driven control systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis for process monitoring.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• System Optimization Lead the optimization of Bexorg’s organ device processes, focusing on parameters such as temperature, pH, oxygen, nutrient flow, and waste removal.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent, reproducible operation of the devices.
• Process Development Design and run experiments to improve device performance, aiming for efficiency and scalability.
• Work with scientists and engineers to identify bottlenecks and innovate new solutions.
• Automation and Control Configure and manage automated control systems to ensure stable and consistent device performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate data acquisition and control software for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Data Monitoring and Analysis Develop and oversee a data monitoring system to capture performance metrics, identify trends, and facilitate continuous improvements.
• Work with data scientists to analyze and interpret data for process optimization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with research, engineering, and data science teams to align process development with scientific objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that impact experimentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to pioneering advancements in CNS drug discovery.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with a team of leading scientists and engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees