Junior Bioprocess Engineer

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a seeks a Junior Bioprocess Engineer to design and develop the scale-up processes to produce various molecular products. The candidate will optimize existing bioprocesses to improve productivity, yield, and cost-effectiveness, as well as scale-up bioprocesses from laboratory to pilot and commercial production scale. The candidate will possess experience conducting experiments and analyze data to characterize and optimize bioprocess parameters such as media formulation, growth conditions, and downstream processing. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and commissioning of bioprocess equipment and facilities. The perfect candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in microbiology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or biotechnology and have at least 1 year of industry experience. Such industry experience will include experience in bioprocess development and optimization, preferably in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry setting. We also require a strong understanding of bioprocess unit operations including cell growth, cell culture, and product purification.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in microbiology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, or related field
• Minimum of 1 years industry experience
• Strong background in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering principles
• Experience in bioprocess development and optimization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in microbiology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or biotechnology with 2+ years industry experience
• Masters Degree in microbiology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or biotechnology
• Experience with bioreactor systems and downstream processing equipment Protein analysis
• experience with process scale-up and technology transfer
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for bioprocess development and manufacturing (e.g., cGMP, FDA guidelines)

This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in late summer or early fall 2024.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Junior Bioprocess Engineer position.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)