Senior Pilot Plant Bioprocess Engineer

Department
49 - Internal Manufacturing

Employment Type
Full Time

Location
Redwood City, CA

Workplace type
Onsite

Compensation
$135,000 - $157,500 / year

Reporting To
Kim Granger

Description

Codexis, a biotech enzyme engineering company, is looking to hire a Senior Pilot Plant Bioprocess Engineer!  This position is part of the Internal Manufacturing department and will be located in Redwood City, CA.

Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging our proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover and develop novel, high performance enzymes for three healthcare industry pillars: pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and biotherapeutic discovery & development. The enzymes we produce aim to solve real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing, nucleic acid synthesis and genomic sequencing, and - as biotherapeutic candidates - they have the potential to treat challenging diseases. 

To meet this goal, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact. Whether you are driven by science, or a different area of expertise, we need you to help us create a brighter future. 

Come join us on this journey and mission of making the world a safer, healthier, and better place!
In this role you will:

• Ensure pilot plant is maintained in a functional and calibrated state. Includes assuring timely scheduling/performing of preventive maintenance and maintaining calibration schedule of equipment.
• Oversee technical support for ongoing manufacturing production equipment and processes, leading efforts to troubleshoot issues.
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of production problems with specific responsibility for evaluating product quality impact.
• Develop and maintain KPI for plant robustness and to report on plant performance.
• Lead technical improvements for processes (Kaizen and 6 Sigma focused) through collaboration with on-site teams to monitor and manage critical process performance in the facility, including interaction with Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Quality
• Lead equipment installation and project engineering, working with vendors, experience with plant utilities, automation & controls is critical.
• Author engineering drawings, schedules, budgets, equipment datasheets, process SOPs and Process Safety Reviews among other deliverables.
• Draft, review and approve CAPAs, and change control requests, deviations and executing planned qualification protocols.
• Comply with Safety policies, Quality policies and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• May require Provide 24/7 support for critical production processes.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline required (Master’s preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of Biotech process development and/or manufacturing process engineering experience required.
• 6 Sigma and/or Kaizen experience a plus
• Knowledge of cGMP and pilot scale manufacturing equipment and practices highly desired.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

• Strong knowledge of fermentation systems and recovery unit operations
• Design & troubleshooting of process such as bioreactors, centrifugation, homogenization, ultrafiltration, lyophilizer.
• Ability to work with management to implement improved and new operational procedures focusing on implementation of Kaizen and 6 Sigma principles where feasible.
• Must be motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, documentation, organization, good record keeping, writing reports and SOPs.
• Organized, capable of detailed planning and able to meticulously follow operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and tidy lab environment.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment providing both leadership and mentoring.
• Operates with a high level of safety awareness and attention to detail.

CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City or San Carlos, CA is $135,000 to $157,500. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states​.
What can Codexis offer you?

• 100% match on 401k (up to 4%)
• Life insurance 3x your salary
• Company equity program – stock and RSU’s offered for new hires and annually
• Generous PTO 
• 15 company paid holidays in addition to PTO
• Fitness reimbursement
• Back up child/dependent care
• Commuter vouchers
• Student loan assistance and student debt program
• Schedule that works for you as we support an onsite, hybrid and remote workforce for certain positions
• Internal mobility 
• Volunteer time off
• Health and wellness programs
• Legal and tax support program 

About Codexis Inc

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.

For more information, visit www.codexis.com.

NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES

Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.