Fermentation Development Engineer Alder Biopharmaceuticals

Alder Biopharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Fermentation Process Development group. We are specifically seeking an energetic, creative individual who enjoys challenges in fermentation development involving different fermentation scales, and development of processes that can be readily scaled-up . This position reports to the Director of Fermentation and the individual will perform hands-on operations for the development of yeast based fermentation and harvest processes for the production of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. Daily activities will include design and preparation of experiments, operation and trouble shooting of fermentors and associated equipment, in addition to extensive data documentation of all steps.

Qualifications:
BS or MS degree in biochemical engineering with 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in microbial fermentation operations. Candidate should be very well versed in the operation of microbial fermentors, shake flasks, control systems and support equipment (including operation, maintenance and trouble shooting). Due to the nature of this position the candidate from time to time will be required to lift heavy objects (up to 30lbs) from time to time. Flexibility in working schedule with occasional evening and weekend working hours will be required to accommodate experimental needs. Also required are software skills in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and databases.

Skills that are highly desirable for this position include:
Experience with fermentation process scale-up/scale-down, technology transfer, and familiarity with analytical techniques necessary for monitoring. Fermentation medium and process design experience. Strong technical aptitude in heat transfer, kinetics, thermodynamics and mass transfer. Experience in rational and statistical design of experiments related to fermentation media optimization and process improvement. Knowledge of process control and instrumentation, Boolean Logic and the ability to write process control statements. Prior experience in aseptic technique, development of fermentation parameters, media screening and optimization, feeding strategies and primary recovery of microbial processes. Knowledge of GLP/GMP practices.

Location:	11804 North Creek Parkway South Bothell, WA 98011 United States