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Director, Downstream Process Development

San Francisco, California, United States

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: 

As an essential member of EVERY™’s production team, you will drive the transition of our technology from pilot scale to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring the seamless scale-up of downstream processing (DSP) operations. This role requires extensive DSP experience and hands-on involvement at the manufacturing plant, optimizing production processes and ensuring Direproduct quality. You will also be responsible for developing and growing the DSP team to support scale-up activities in-house and at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

What you’ll accomplish:

Scale-Up Leadership:

  • Lead the scale-up of DSP operations from pilot scale to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Develop and implement strategies for efficient and cost-effective production.
  • Collaborate closely with CMOs and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to ensure smooth technology transfer and scaling processes.
  • Establish and maintain robust processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
  • Ensure reliable production of protein with MVP processes, fully integrating the DSP team into scale-up and scale-down teams.
  • Build sufficient scale-up and down models to allow seamless transfer of processes to industrial production scale.

Downstream Processing Expertise:

  • Serve as the domain expert for DSP, providing technical guidance and hands-on support to optimize processes.
  • Oversee DSP operations, including purification, filtration, centrifugation, and other relevant processes.
  • Monitor and tweak processes in real-time to address any issues and optimize production outcomes.
  • Collaborate with upstream processing (USP) teams to ensure seamless integration of DSP operations.
  • Simplify DSP processes to make them robust and cost-efficient.
  • Increase protein recovery rates, reduce losses, waste, and utility usage.

Team Development:

  • Develop and grow a DSP team capable of supporting scale-up activities in-house and at CMOs/CDMOs.
  • Foster a collaborative environment to ensure team alignment with scale-up and scale-down teams
  • Develop required tech transfer documents and educate internal and external team members on using existing and novel equipment.

Commercialization Support:

  • Drive the commercialization process, ensuring that scale-up activities align with commercial goals.
  • Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and resources to meet commercialization targets.
  • Provide technical support for regulatory submissions and compliance.
  • Support engineers in designing future facilities and identify state-of-the-art equipment to achieve high product quality at low costs.

Plant Operations:

  • Be actively involved at the manufacturing plant, working closely with plant operators and engineers.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to resolve production issues.
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in all plant operations.

What you bring (required):

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in downstream processing and scale-up in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or food tech industries.
  • able to travel to our CMOs and represent EVERY as a DSP expert.
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of successfully scaling up DSP operations from pilot to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Extensive experience with CMOs.
  • Deep understanding of DSP technologies and processes, including purification, filtration, and centrifugation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make real-time adjustments to processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work hands-on at the manufacturing plant and collaborate effectively with plant operators and engineers.

Nice-to-have (but not required):

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
  • Experience in the food industry.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the biotechnology or food tech industries.

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, HSA, 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: Themed 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 and Caltrain stations

Pay Range: $170,000 - $220,000

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 

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