Downstream Process Development Engineer

EnginZyme is a Swedish start-up founded in 2014 that is building the most general and most efficient technology platform for chemical production that the world has ever seen. We’re funded by well-known investors, have been recognised as Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and employ some of the best researchers in their respective fields.
We're now looking for someone who can join our Process Engineering Team and be a key contributor to our process development and scale-up activities. You'll be part of a tight-knit and quick moving R&D group aiming to push enzymes to their limits. We aim to transform a $5 trillion industry and have a large impact on climate change in the process, and we want to invite you to come along for the journey.
What you’ll do
Process development and scale-up are crucial to our mission. Your challenge will be to drive the development of biocatalytic processes to bring novel chemicals to market. Key tasks and responsibilities in this role are:
Execute process development studies to develop, optimise, scale-up, and transfer EnginZyme’s technology platform
Identify, propose, and assess the feasibility of various downstream unit operations for purification and isolation of target molecules through lab- and pilot-scale experimentation
Scout robust downstream platform technologies to target product specification requirements considering technical viability and techno-economics
Develop detailed engineering models to describe separation processes
Apply fundamental understanding of chemical engineering principles for the scale up of unit operations from bench to commercial scale.
Identify and collaborate with outside technology experts (CROs/CMOs) to streamline development of EnginZyme’s process technology
Contribute to the buildout of new experimental facilities to enable fast and robust testing of downstream unit operations

The position is based in Stockholm and may include some traveling for development and training purposes.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to be part of something big and important
Getting to advance state-of-the-art technology
To work with world-class researchers on problems at the frontier of the field
Competitive salary and equity in the company
Start-up mentality. No red tape, lots of responsibility and ownership
A friendly, very multi-cultural, tight-knit group employing 50+ people from more than 16 different countries
An environment where you’re free — and expected — to continuously learn and grow
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Who you are
We’re looking for someone at the top of their abilities and who would thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment.
You have a strong technical background with a PhD in Bio-/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
You have documented experience in process development and scale-up of downstream processing including at least two of the following technologies: extraction, chromatography (e.g., IX, SMB), filtration (e.g., AC, UF, NF), and/or crystallisation.
You can demonstrate experience building, operating, and troubleshooting laboratory rigs and/or pilot plants.
Industrial experience in process development of specialty chemicals is highly advantageous.

In terms of personal qualities, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about their work, who gets things done without anyone telling them to, and who wants to push boundaries. And, not least, who is also a friendly, cooperative person. If this describes you, you’ll fit in with the rest of the team!