Danisco US Inc.
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Senior Bioprocess Engineer at Danisco US Inc.

Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 25, 2026
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Overview

IFF seeks a senior professional to lead bioprocess development and scale-up across recovery and formulations. The role drives transformation of lab concepts into commercial solutions at Palo Alto. Candidates will collaborate across research manufacturing engineering quality and commercial teams to create impactful products.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Develop optimize and troubleshoot bioprocesses for enzymes microbial products and bio-based solutions
  • 2Design execute laboratory experiments to improve process understanding and manufacturing readiness
  • 3Lead or support scale-up activities from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing
  • 4Analyze experimental and manufacturing data to enhance product quality efficiency and performance
  • 5Collaborate with R&D Manufacturing Quality Regulatory Engineering and Commercial teams to accelerate innovation
  • 6Create new technologies formulations and manufacturing processes aligned with strategic business goals
  • 7Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent support
  • 8Mentor junior scientists engineers interns and technicians while fostering collaboration
  • 9Apply scientific principles to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvements

Requirements10

  • 1Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology Food Science Chemistry Materials Science Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
  • 2Experience developing and scaling bioprocesses for enzymes microbial products and bio-based solutions
  • 3Proven track record leading scale-up activities from lab to commercial production
  • 4Expertise in process development manufacturing support or industrial bioproduct development
  • 5Strong analytical abilities interpreting complex datasets translating findings into practical solutions
  • 6Demonstrated ability to work across laboratory pilot-scale and manufacturing environments
  • 7Knowledge of bioprocessing downstream recovery formulation development and enzyme microbial product development
  • 8Excellent communication skills translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
  • 9Ability to generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent contributions
  • 10Growth mindset with passion for continuous learning innovation and scientific excellence

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Bioprocess developmentScale-upDownstream recoveryFormulation developmentExperimental designData analysisIntellectual propertyMentorship
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