Sr. Process Engineer

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement scalable bioreactor operating and control strategies for fermentation scale-up from demo to commercial manufacturing
• Lead daily operations of fermentation and downstream unit operations in the Houston demo facility, including commissioning and troubleshooting
• Design and analyze experiments using DoE/statistical methods to drive yield, consistency, and product quality improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process integration and technology transfer

This role creates positive change by developing scalable processes to capture and transform climate-harming methane emissions into beneficial products like organic fertilizers, helping industries reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline (Ph.D. preferred)
• Minimum 7-10 years of industrial bioprocessing experience with at least 5 years focused on fermentation scale-up
• Proven track record of scaling processes from lab/demo to commercial manufacturing
• Expertise in fermentation kinetics, bioreactor design, scale-up modeling, and downstream separation/purification techniques

Compensation and benefits:

• Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually
• Equity participation
• Additional benefits package
• Full-time position with location-based compensation considerations

Windfall Bio pioneers biotech innovation focused on capturing and transforming climate-harming methane emissions into beneficial products using methane-eating microbes, providing sustainable solutions for agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management industries.