R&D Scientist Engineer

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R&D ENGINEER / SCIENTIST

Position Details

Job Type : Full-Time

FLSA : Salaried Exempt

Schedule : M-F

Location : Nevada, Iowa and traveling to South Bend required

What We Will Expect From You

The R&D Engineer / Scientist is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing and evaluating projects with the goal of testing novel technologies or process improvements in the lab- or pilot scale. Ensures that the small-scale testing projects are relevant and generate useful data for Verbio's biorefineries in Nevada and South Bend. Reports project outcomes to Verbio central R&D (Germany) as well as Verbio US plant management. Maintains close communication with process engineers and supports them with laboratory data for existing process improvement as well as for novel process scale-up. Works with global quality management to test and ensure consistency and reproducibility of process laboratory analysis methods in the Verbio US plants.

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Experience leading scientific or engineering projects.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills in an interdisciplinary & international team.
• Ability to travel between US plants (Iowa / Indiana – 25%).
• Previous ethanol or anaerobic digestion experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with ASTM, QA / QC & good Lab Practices programs is preferred but not required.
• Complies with all procedures, policies, and requirements necessary to maintain a safe workplace.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to build relationships with excellent time management skills.
• Can follow both oral and written instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Uses tact and diplomacy and possesses a customer service focus.
• Complies with all procedures, policies, and requirements necessary to maintain a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

What's In It For You

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you'll also enjoy :

About Us

The Verbio Nevada Biorefinery, located in Nevada, Iowa, USA, is the first industrial-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America that utilizes agricultural residues as its feedstock. The plant is 100% owned by VERBIO North America Holdings Corporation. The site will produce 60 million gallons of corn-based ethanol and an additional 19 million gallons of RNG from stillage. The integration of RNG and ethanol production, unique to VERBIO, incorporates advanced operational technology currently practiced at the company's facilities in Germany. The process also yields humus, a soil amendment, and organic fertilizers.

Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million. Integration of ethanol production with the RNG production process, unique to the Verbio brand and developed successfully at the company`s facilities in Europe over the past decade, will result in higher efficiencies and improved sustainability. Following commissioning, the production capacity of the plant will be at 85 million gallons of corn ethanol and 2.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of RNG per year.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world's future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere. It is Verbio's goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world's leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders : farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious. With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. And with a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at its discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based on experience, prior work history, education, and competence.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its application process for individuals with disabilities. The company encourages applicants with disabilities to request any necessary accommodation.

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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