Research and Development Engineer jobs in West Virginia

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a seeks a chemical engineer to design and develop the scale-up processes to produce various biosynthesized molecular products and to develop the large-scale method and instrumental requirements for downstream molecule purification.  The candidate will work on a team to optimize existing bioprocesses to improve productivity, yield, and cost-effectiveness, as well as scale-up bioprocesses from laboratory to pilot and commercial production scale.  The candidate will focus on downstream processing, including separation and purification of biosynthesized materials.  The candidate will possess experience conducting experiments and analyze data to characterize and optimize purification process parameters, such as via filtration, separations, and established analytical methods.  The perfect candidate will possess a Master’s degree in chemical engineering and have 5 years of industry experience. Such industry experience will include experience in process development and optimization, preferably in a biotechnology industry setting.  We also require a strong understanding of downstream processes required to yield a pure product.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering with 5 years of industry experience
• Strong background in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering principles
• Experience in process development and optimization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in chemical engineering with 3
• Experience with bioreactor systems and downstream processing equipment
• Experience with process scale-up and technology transfer
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for bioprocess development and manufacturing (e.g., cGMP, FDA guidelines)

This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in late summer or early fall 2024.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Chemical Engineer position.