Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design bioprocesses such as fermentation and enzyme reactions, starting from lab-scale results.
Select and size bioreactors, separators and purification equipment for the process.
Scale up a process from the lab bench to pilot runs and then to full production.
Monitor batch conditions such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and nutrient levels during runs.
Plan downstream recovery and purification steps to isolate the product, such as enzymes, antibiotics or vaccine components.
Write standard operating procedures and batch records that meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot yield drops or contamination, working with microbiologists, chemists and plant teams to fix them.
