R&D Specialist (Engineering design/Bioprocess Engineering) at Sanergy

About The Role

The Discover Team is involved in developing new products and processes within Sanergy’s R&D Department. A specialist role within the Discover Team involves identifying new opportunities and developing the technology from ideation to full-scale implementation. 

We are looking for R&D Discover Specialists with different levels of experience to join the team. In this role you will be involved in one or more of the following workstreams:

• Literature reviews and techno-economic analyses to identify new products or processes
• Detailed process modelling and optimisation
• Design and execution of lab-scale trials to test these new ideas
• Design and testing of pilot-scale equipment
• Preparation of engineering documentation for full-scale equipment fabrication 

Duties and Responsibilities

Project management:

• Lead elements of and provide input to project scope, timeline, budget and risk management plan
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality work packages to an agreed timeline (as set by project lead)
• Coordinate with members from other teams for the successful implementation of a project
• Support stakeholder management through stakeholder engagement, interviews, presentations and updates

Execution of trials:

• Lead the design, execution and analysis of trials in technical workstreams
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are involved in trials, including preparation, execution, wind-down and communication of results
• Formulate trial protocols, reviewed by the project lead
• Coordinate trial execution, data collection, logistics, and analysis

Process evaluation and design:

• Complete the design basis, mass balance, BFD or PFD, equipment list and specification sheets for the pilot- and full-scale equipment
• Conduct financial analyses based on the capital and operational costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters in Chemical or Bioprocess Engineering
• 0-2 years of experience engineering design or bioprocess engineering advantageous
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially in Advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization
• A collaborative mentality

Job Location

Kinanie , AthiRiver.

Closing Date: 31 May 2022