Main FunctionsRole Overview
The Fermentation Specialist acts as a technical reference for industrial fermentation processes based on cereals, ensuring the optimal application of Lallemand’s product portfolio across customer operations. This role focuses on maximizing process performance, stability, and results through advanced process analysis, troubleshooting, industrial trials, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advanced technical support in alcoholic fermentation and bioconversion for fuel ethanol
* Perform in-depth process data analysis, root cause analysis, and statistical evaluations to improve industrial performance
* Design, validate, and supervise complex industrial trials, pilot tests, and implementation of new technologies and products
* Actively support customers and internal teams in critical troubleshooting situations
* Provide structured technical input to support product development and portfolio evolution
* Develop technical documentation, training sessions, and scientific materials for customers and internal teams
Technical Skills
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Agronomy, Biofuels, or related fields
* Knowledge of bioprocesses, industrial microbiology, ethanol production, and yeast propagation
* Advanced data analysis skills (Excel, JMP, or similar statistical tools)
* Ability to interpret and analyze process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Asset
* 5 years of professional experience in industrial fermentation or related technical areas
* Solid understanding of metabolic pathways, fermentation kinetics, and enzymatic activity
Personal Abilities
Required
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
* Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills
Asset
* Autonomy, accountability, and sound decision‑making
* Professional attitude and results‑driven mindset
General Criteria
Required
* Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 60% to 75% of the time) for customer visits, trials, and technical events
* Driver’s license B category
Organization
Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.
Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits is a leading fermentation ingredients supplier (yeast, yeast nutrients, and antimicrobials) for both the bioethanol and distilled spirits markets. Our clients depend on Lallemand ingredients for their fermentation processes as well as consulting and training services for those sectors.
Supported by an extensive network of warehouses, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' main office is located in the United States, with satellite branches worldwide.
In both the biofuel and spirits industries, the team behind the operation demonstrates an unparalleled sense of innovation, aiming to provide the best possible quality of fermentation.
Please note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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