Process Chemist / Associate Chemist (SBF)

Number of employees

330

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Posted on: 2022-03-03

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

At Perfect Day, we believe in empowering people to enjoy the dairy foods they love - products full of delicious taste and luscious texture - while making the world a kinder, greener place.

We make milk protein that is nutritionally identical to protein from cow's milk, but made using flora fermentation instead of animals. We're working with food and dairy companies to deliver high-quality protein and products that are delicious, nourishing, sustainable, and humane.

It's #KinderGreenerDairy for people, planet, and animals - without the compromise.

It's a Perfect Day to change the world! At Perfect Day, we're doing just that.

Perfect Day was founded in 2014 to create delicious, nutritious dairy products that everyone can love. We’re using fermentation (not animals) to make dairy proteins that are the foundation for foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt – all with the distinctive taste and textures that consumers demand, but without lactose or environmental downsides. Through partnerships with respected brands, we’re working to launch a whole range of dairy products that will help shape a humane, sustainable food system for future generations. 

Scalable Bio-foundry (SBF) is part of our biotech innovation arm – a subsidiary focused on pilot scale process development and manufacturing activities that services both Perfect Day and external clients. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day operations of the SBF Pilot Plant. The individual selected for this position will perform analytical and pilot production activities of this facility. Interact with researchers and industry partners requiring in process analytical testing and also participate in upstream and downstream processing of various bioproducts.

It's a Perfect Day to change the world. The day when delicious dairy goodness is something everyone can love. The day we say goodbye to the downsides of factory farming. The day we throw a big party with luscious, animal-free milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, all made with Perfect Day! We hope you join us! 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

  • Support day to day operations of SBF Pilot Plant.
  • Assist with the analytical testing, production of bioproducts in multiple sizes of fermentation equipment.
  • Assist with downstream processing to produce bioproducts.
  • Follow standard operating procedures, maintain good documentation, and adhere to safety norms.
  • Follow proper maintenance and repair protocols of the equipment used in the facility.
  • Order and maintain supplies as directed.
  • Assist in media preparation, equipment and labware cleaning etc.,
  • Other duties as required
  • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, or a related field with experience or knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques demonstrated through a combination of industry and academic experience.
  • At least one year experience in operating various analytical equipment namely HPLC, UPLC,
  • GC, LC-MS, AKTA purifier, Biochemical Analyzer, Spectrophotometer. pH/Conductivity
  • Meter and other analytical equipment used in a typical biotech laboratory or a cGMP facility.
  • One year experience in upstream and downstream equipment.
  • Some experience with aseptic techniques in handling microorganisms.
  • Experience in Bioprocess or food related industry is preferred.
  • Flexibility to work in shifts /occasionally work on weekend days or evening hours.
  • Excellent communication and Organizational skills.
  • Initial training will be held at the Logan SBF site.
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