Process Development Engineer I (Upstream Processing)

About us

EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com 

The Role: 

The Upstream Engineer I will be an integral member of our upstream process development team. We are a start-up environment and the right person in this position can expand beyond this opportunity as you continue to grow within the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a growing team environment, solve unique problems, leverage their existing knowledge in upstream operations and develop new skills. 

What you will accomplish:

• Perform microbial fermentations and practice aseptic techniques for developing protein products.

• Operation of automated bench-top reactors and/or small-scale bioreactors.

• Maintains lab equipment and related records and is responsible for vendor and inventory management.

• Run analytical instruments for quantification such as moisture analysis, dry cell weight, execute wet chemistry assays for metabolite concentrations, etc.

• Collect and process samples for products of interest.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments with a focus on scalability, enabling data-driven interpretation and the development of follow-up studies for process optimization and scale-up. Use of statistical Analysis software(I.E. JMP, Python notebooks) is preferred. 

• Run scale-down and scale-up experiments to bench and pilot scale and assist troubleshooting the CMO operations.

• Identify and report opportunities for improvement and assist to implement as needed.

• Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.

• Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.

• Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve safety and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with relevant SDSs and SOPs

What you bring:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Microbiology, or a related discipline, with 2-5 years of industry experience; MS with 1+ years of industry experience.

• Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of fermentation science and demonstrated broad knowledge base in microbial cultivation and sterile technique.

• Hands-on experience with different bench-top and/or small scale bioreactor systems.

• Prior experience in following and updating SOPs, batch records, and technical plans/reports is desired. 

• Ability to travel internationally to CMOs may be required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, across all levels of the organization.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options

• Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches

• Customizable options: FSA, LSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance

• Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year

• Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access

• Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea

• Exciting socials: happy hours and quarterly company outings

• Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership

• Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART 

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Dedication to Diversity 

EVERY is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We want our workplace to enable productivity and meaningful work for individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves at work. 

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at hiring@every.com