BACKGROUND

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute projects and experiments for the fermentation aspects of APBDU projects coordinating these activities with those in the pre-treatment, analytical and fermentation areas.
• Act as project owner for assigned projects including communications with clients, proposal preparation/review, resource planning, periodic meetings and reports as described in the proposal.
• Use statistical design of experiments (JMP or similar software) where necessary.
• Maintain detailed experiment and pilot plant records (notebook, batch records), collect/analyze/interpret data and report findings in written reports and oral presentations.
• Follow the safety guidelines of LBNL; participate in and contribute to continuous safety improvement.
• Select equipment and contribute to its routine maintenance and of the laboratory facilities in the fermentation area. Be on-call for emergencies 24/7.
• Perform system suitability testing, statistical process control, root cause failure analysis, and other problem solving and prevention techniques.
• Participate and occasionally lead group meetings for the staff and clients including PowerPoint presentations requiring good verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervise, train and lead the workflow of research associates and students providing oversight and mentorship with experimental design, trouble shooting and other project related concerns. Ensure EHS compliance for the laboratory and direct reports.
• Prepare manuscripts and participate in the authoring of grant proposals, patent applications and internal/external presentations, and otherwise contribute significantly to the intellectual growth of the organization
• Ability to lift 50 lb weight.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with the application of chemical/biochemical engineering, bioanalytics, microbiology and industrial fermentation process design/optimization/performance at all scales of operation (to 400L) supplemented with familiarization with industrial biomass pretreatment and recovery (solvents, biofuels, proteins) technologies.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated ability to present novel methods and techniques to solve problems within broadly defined objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to present data in a coherent manner, suitable for inclusion in peer-reviewed publications.
• Documentation of data, evaluation and interpretation of results, experimental batch record writing and submission of reports as required.
• Proficiency in computers and associated software such as Microsoft Office, JMP and databases. Familiarization with techno-economic analysis.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, with the ability to effectively guide the research efforts of junior staff.
• Ability to work efficiently and productively in a team environment with minimal supervision

PREFERENCES

• PhD. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Microbial Physiology or Biochemistry with previous (1-3 years) industrial fermentation experience is highly preferred. A B.S. degree in the fields mentioned supplemented with 15-20 years for industrial fermentation experience and management could qualify.

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