Senior Downstream Process Development Role
Location
remote, remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 01, 2026
Join Leaman Life Sciences as a Senior Director of Downstream Process Development, leading the way in organic waste recycling into biopolymers. This Ontario-based role focuses on eco-friendly plastics.
As a director, you will drive R&D projects that are crucial for the purification and drying of intracellular biopolymers. You’ll be responsible for scaling processes and ensuring the design meets both engineering best practices and regulatory standards. This position demands a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead R&D initiatives on biopolymer processing
• Scale-up downstream processes responsively
• Select and evaluate necessary processing equipment
• Design industrial-scale process systems
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements:
• Master’s in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of biotech experience
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As a director, you will drive R&D projects that are crucial for the purification and drying of intracellular biopolymers. You’ll be responsible for scaling processes and ensuring the design meets both engineering best practices and regulatory standards. This position demands a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead R&D initiatives on biopolymer processing
• Scale-up downstream processes responsively
• Select and evaluate necessary processing equipment
• Design industrial-scale process systems
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements:
• Master’s in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of biotech experience
...