Bioprocess Engineer

Job Description

About the Role Lead the development of our algae-based biorefinery operations, transforming carbon-captured biomass into high-value lipids and pigments. You'll scale extraction processes from lab to commercial pilot plant and design our integrated biorefinery infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Process Development - Design and commission pilot-scale extraction systems for algae lipids and pigments - Optimize multi-product biorefinery processes for maximum value extraction - Establish pharmaceutical and food-grade quality standards - Scale laboratory processes to commercial pilot operations Technical Leadership - Lead biorefinery facility design and equipment selection - Develop SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory documentation - Coordinate with carbon capture teams on biomass specifications - Manage cross-functional projects from R&D to operations Innovation & Optimization - Implement continuous improvement for extraction efficiency - Validate process economics for premium biochemical products - Drive sustainable bioprocessing technology development - Support technology transfer from research partnerships Required Qualifications Education & Experience - M.Tech/MS in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field - 5-8 years in bioprocess engineering with natural product extraction - Proven pilot plant design and commissioning experience Technical Skills - Lipid and pigment extraction technologies - Process scale-up and optimization - Analytical methods and quality control - Process automation and control systems - Regulatory compliance (GMP, food safety) Preferred - Algae/microalgae processing experience - Biorefinery or multi-product extraction background - Project management of capital projects - Natural products or biotechnology industry experience What We Offer - Competitive compensation based on experience - Leadership role building cutting-edge biorefinery technology - Mission-driven work transforming carbon emissions into valuable products - Growth opportunity in emerging biotechnology sector - Collaborative environment with experienced research team Ready to lead the future of sustainable biochemical production? Apply: careers@intrinsicfoundries.com Contact: +91 8102283438 Join us in transforming industrial carbon emissions into premium biochemicals. Show more Show less