Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.- Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
Job Description
Bioprocess EngineerThe Bioprocess Engineer will contribute to a range of activities related to the development and optimization of bioprocesses for the production of photosynthetically derived fuels. Contributions will be required across the process development and deployment spectrum, specifically in the area of execution of laboratory and Scale up experiments from experimental run plans and SOPs generated by the Bioprocess Engineers. This will include set-up, operation, sampling and maintenance of bioreactors, as well as compiling data and aiding bioprocess engineers in data analysis and reporting of the data.
The successful applicant will play a key role in evaluating and implementing new technology from the biology and engineering departments. The bioprocess research associate will contribute to a productive and positive laboratory environment, including identifying and taking on tasks necessary to increase efficiency in the Scale Up facility.
The successful applicant will have a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving with a solid biological, biochemical, or other related scientific background. The ability to function as both an individual and group contributor is paramount to the success of the applicant. Furthermore, effective oral and written communication skills are prerequisite given the need to continually exchange information with a variety of groups within the company. The ideal candidate is someone who is independent, develops new ideas, learns on the fly, and is excited by technical challenges and aggressive time lines. The position is located at our first commercial plant in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the evaluation of photosynthetic microorganisms for the production of Joule’s target products
- Execution of hypothesis driven experimental plans developed in partner with a Bioprocess Engineer, assistance with analysis of resulting data, and preparation of reports
- Prepare, operate, sample, and maintain bioreactor systems
- Perform process assays on photobioreactor samples
- Assist in general up keep of the laboratory, including development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs
- Establish PM schedules and maintain critical laboratory equipment and systems
- Contribute to improved efficiency in the Joule Scale Up Facility
Desired Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will be a high energy, enthusiastic self-starter with a solid biological, biochemical, or other appropriate scientific background. A Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related scientific field with five plus years of relevant experience in chemical related industry is required. Relevant experience includes cell culture, aseptic technique, bioreactor operation, laboratory scale fermentation, and biologically based processes.In addition an ideal candidate will possess several of the following skills/attributes:
- Experience with operation of general laboratory equipment
- Experience with bioreactors or photobioreactors
- Experience with microbial fermentation or other related cell culture processes
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
- Highly creative problem solving skills
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency for multitasking in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn
Company Description
About JouleJoule is advancing a technology platform for Liquid Fuel from the Sun™, expected to eclipse the scale, productivity and cost efficiency of any known alternative to fossil fuel today. Its transformative Helioculture™ platform directly and continuously converts sunlight and waste CO2 to infrastructure-ready diesel, ethanol or commodity chemicals with no dependence on biomass feedstocks, downstream processing or precious natural resources. Joule has successfully pilot-tested its platform for over two years, initiated operations at its SunSprings™ demonstration plant, and launched a global subsidiary, Joule Fuels, to deploy fuel production sites worldwide. At full-scale commercialization, Joule expects to deliver renewable fuels and chemicals in unrivaled volumes, at highly competitive costs, with a fraction of the land required for biofuels derived from agricultural feedstocks or algal biomass. Joule is privately held and has raised over $110 million in funding to date. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with operations in Hobbs, New Mexico; and The Hague, Netherlands. Additional information is available at www.jouleunlimited.com.
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