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What does a bioprocess engineer do?

Dr. Chinn using the flow hood.

 

Did you know?

The U.S. is currently the global leader in biotechnology.

Bioprocessing work needs sterilised equipment and purified air and water.

Many of the new bioprocess technologies are applicable to other industries.

The Bioprocess Engineer's Work

The bioprocess engineer analyzes the properties of biological material and works with them to discover beneficial uses. In addition, they develop the biological systems used in the manufacture of products. Bioprocess engineers troubleshoot and monitor production equipment related to the production process and also monitor product quality, overseeing inspection procedures.

• Researching the breakdown (separation technologies, fermentation, enzymatic, etc.) of a biological material
• Testing interactions between the properties of different biological materials, chemicals and inorganic materials.
• Refining organic materials through processes like compaction, crushing, drying etc.
• Enhancement and modification of biological materials to improve usefulness.
• Finding the optimal quantitative formulation materials to facilitate product production.
• Researching the structure and function of organic material to better understand the design, formation and development of different organic materials.
• Development of new technologies and methods to assist research and manufacturing.

Professional organizations bioprocess engineers belong to:

• American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASABE)
• Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE)
• International Society for Bioprocess Technology (ISBioTech)
• International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)

N. C. Biotechnology links

North Carolina Biotech Center

NCSU Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center