Principal Engineer, Director Of Manufacturing

Biosphere

Oakland, CA, United States
On-site
Lead engineering design of biomanufacturing facility
Procure major process equipment
Commissioning and startup of process systems
We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of our demonstration-scale biomanufacturing facility in the Bay Area

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of our demonstration-scale biomanufacturing facility in the Bay Area.
  • You will own this project from detailed engineering through startup and into steady-state operations.
  • Competitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity, comprehensive health insurance, and paid family leave are offered.

Matching Summary

We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of our demonstration-scale biomanufacturing facility in the Bay Area.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead engineering design of biomanufacturing facility
  • Procure major process equipment
  • Commissioning and startup of process systems
  • Translate bench to production scale
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with automation and controls
  • Previous startup experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in bioprocessing
  • Direct experience leading facility design, build, commissioning, and startup
  • Strong fundamentals in fermentation, downstream processing, or CIP/SIP
  • Hands-on vendor and contractor management
  • Ability to read and develop engineering drawings

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