Process Engineer I (Downstream Process Development)

Posted 22 Days Ago
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San Francisco, CA
Entry level
Food
The Role
The Downstream Process Engineer I will perform various unit operations, optimize production processes using experimentation, and work with commercial-scale biomanufacturing. This role involves running end-to-end experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating results effectively while ensuring compliance with guidelines and safety procedures.
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About us

EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com 

The Downstream Process Engineer I will be an integral member of our downstream process development team. You will use experimentation to optimize Every’s production process and then see the results of your changes in action at commercial-scale biomanufacturing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience, who wants to make an impact at scale.

What you'll Acomplish 

  • Perform various unit operations such as TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, chromatography, spray drying and other purification/separation processes.
  • Run end-to-end experiments independently in a laboratory environment.
  • Perform targeted experimentation at CMO sites under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • Run analytical instruments for quantification such as moisture analysis, protein analysis.
  • Collect and process samples for products of interest.
  • Analyze results and report data to enable appropriate interpretation and follow up experiments.
  • Identify and report opportunities for improvement and assist to implement as needed.
  • Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.
  • Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.
  • Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time.

What you Bring:

  • BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 1 year of industry experience
  • Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of traditional processing unit operations including TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, chromatography and spray drying.
  • Prior experience in following and updating SOPs, batch records, and technical plans/reports is desired. 
  • Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) to support and conduct process development activities at CMOs is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, across all levels of the organization.

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
  • Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
  • Customizable options: FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
  • Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
  • Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
  • Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
  • Exciting socials: happy hours and quarterly company outings
  • Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
  • Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART 

Pay Range: $87,467 - $90,261

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.


Dedication to Diversity 

EVERY is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We want our workplace to enable productivity and meaningful work for individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves at work. 

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] 

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Top Skills

Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
The Company
HQ: South San Francisco, CA
103 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

The EVERY Company combines industry-leading expertise in food technology and flavor to enable the foods of tomorrow, today, for the world’s global food and beverage industries.

We’re creating game-changing solutions for businesses and brands, with our people and products delivering leveled-up performance, unprecedented outcomes in taste and texture, and animal-free innovation to a host of categories, in line with consumer trends.

Along the way, we’re co-creating a better tomorrow, commercializing nutritious, nature-equivalent animal proteins from fermentation that taste and function like the originals, while using significantly less land, water and greenhouse gas emissions than conventional animal proteins.

Now in market, our versatile proteins are proven solutions for a variety of applications, from bars and beverages to bakery, alt meat and novel foods and beverages that benefit from a protein boost.

Alongside Co-Founder and CEO Arturo Elizondo, we’re charting a course to a more resilient and transformative tomorrow, decoupling the world’s proteins from the animals that make them to power the next phase of food systems resilience – and rise to the challenge of feeding the next billion

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