Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$110k–$150k/yr
Job Title: Process Development Scientist, Biocatalysis Location: Denver, CO (on-site) Type: Full-time Job Description: Cascade Biocatalysts is building the next generation of industrial biocatalysts and is seeking a hand…
Skills: Biocatalysis, Process Development, Scale-up, Enzymatic Reactions, Techno-economic Modeling
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Lead the end-to-end biocatalytic process development from bench-scale proof of concept to commercial scale. This includes optimizing enzymatic reactions, implementing process analytical technology, and managing techno-economic models to reduce costs and improve yield.
Requires a PhD or MS in biochemistry, chemical engineering, or organic chemistry with at least 4 years of experience in commercial biocatalysis and scale-up. Candidates should have a proven track record of improving process performance against commercial targets and experience with DOE-driven development.
Location: Denver, CO (on-site)
Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Cascade Biocatalysts is building the next generation of industrial biocatalysts and is seeking a hands-on Process Development Scientist, Biocatalysis to join and lead our biocatalytic process development, intensification, and scale-up efforts.
This is a foundational role at Cascade Bio. You will be the person who builds our process development function, setting technical direction, establishing SOPs and standards, and owning the path from bench-scale proof of concept to a process that works at commercial scale. You will work directly with the founding team, with ownership over outcomes and the opportunity to shape not just the science but the culture and direction of the company.
The right candidate is a subject matter expert on commercial biocatalysis and is as comfortable running reactions at the bench as they are thinking about cost per kilogram and scale-up implications. The ideal candidate comes from a biocatalysis-focused company, CDMO, or industrial process chemistry group, and is now ready to bring that instinct and experience to a place where their work will have direct and visible impact.
Cascade Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
At Cascade Biocatalysts, we are commercializing our Body Armor for Enzymes™, a polymer science innovation that makes enzymes rugged and reliable for cost-effective biomanufacturing. Our platform unlocks the power of enzymes to replace traditional, unsustainable chemical processes and supports the buildout of a resilient and clean chemical industry.
We are a small and growing team, passionate about bridging biology and chemistry to build the future of manufacturing. If you're excited to bring enzymes out of the lab and into the world — we’d like to meet you.
Empowering enzymes to disrupt the chemicals industry
Cascade Bio is creating more productive enzymes for economical biomanufacturing of sustainable chemicals. Cascade addresses the growing need for stable, long-lasting biocatalysts using our patent-pending enzyme immobilization platform. By combining nature’s catalyst, enzymes, with state-of-the-art materials, we can create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Join us as we help build the future bioeconomy.
Offices: Denver, Colorado 80207, US
Empowering enzymes to disrupt the chemicals industry
Cascade Bio is creating more productive enzymes for economical biomanufacturing of sustainable chemicals. Cascade addresses the growing need for stable, long-lasting biocatalysts using our patent-pending enzyme immobilization platform. By combining nature’s catalyst, enzymes, with state-of-the-art materials, we can create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Join us as we help build the future bioeconomy.
Offices: Denver, Colorado 80207, US
