Senior Process Engineer – Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d)

Who are we

As a biotechnology company, at Insempra we don’t simply hope for a better future – we actively work to create one.For far too long, companies have relied on chemical production processes, depleting our planet’s limited resources in the process. That’s why our mission is to create a world built on naturally high-quality products and to help restore the balance between people and our planet.

On our journey towards a better future, we are currently supported by a team of more than 40 dedicated people bringing together scientific, entrepreneurial and visionary expertise. But one important person is still missing: you!

Position

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer – Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible at our site on the IZB Campus in Munich/Martinsried.

We offer

• A central technical role in building out a new production platform from the ground up
• Direct influence on process and equipment design decisions
• Close collaboration with an experienced, interdisciplinary team of around 12 people
• Room to grow the role toward team leadership as the group scales
• A dynamic, science-driven environment in the Munich biotech ecosystem
• You’ll become part of a dynamic start-up creating real value for both the environment and society.
• You’ll take on a responsible role with plenty of room to shape and develop your area.
• You’ll work in an international team with an open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• 30 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment).
• Flexible working hours.
• Fresh fruit and vegetables as well as free drinks.
• Regular team events.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain P&IDs for process and downstream equipment
• Specify, select and procure process equipment; manage vendor quotations and technical evaluations
• Plan and oversee equipment installation, commissioning and qualificationAct as the primary technical contact for external partners - equipment vendors and engineering firms
• Translate process development results into scalable, robust and safe production processes
• Collaborate closely with strain engineering, downstream processing, manufacturing and QA/regulatory teams
• Support HSE and ATEX-relevant risk assessments for process and equipment design
• Contribute to technical documentation, SOPs and process descriptions for internal use and external partners
• Support process development for new and existing microbial production processes, applying a working knowledge of fermentation to prepare processes for implementation
• Contribute to process control strategy for batch and fed-batch processes

Qualifications

• Degree in bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocess development and scale-up
• Proven experience creating P&IDs and specifying process equipment
• Track record of equipment procurement, installation and commissioning in a lab, pilot or production environment
• Confident interfacing with external engineering firms and equipment suppliers
• Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style, comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment
• Working knowledge of fermentation process control, automation and instrumentation
• Fluent English; German is a plus
• Willingness to work on-site in Planegg

Other Information

General Data Location: Munich/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station

Working hours: Full-time

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