Bioprocess Engineers work at the frontiers of
biological and engineering sciences to “Bring
Engineering To Life” through the conversion of
biological materials into other forms needed by mankind.
Application areas commonly
associated with bioprocess engineering include the production of
biofuels, design and operation of fermentation systems, development of
food processing systems, application and testing of product separation
technologies, design of instrumentation to monitor and control
biological processes, and many more. Like other engineering
disciplines, bioprocess engineers are trained in the application of
engineering sciences and problem solving techniques. What
separates them from other engineers is their understanding of how every
engineering field relates to living materials. With the rapid
growth of biologically based technologies, bioprocess engineers are
uniquely qualified to solve the problems of today and
tomorrow. The demand for bio-process engineers continues to
grow. They provide a bridge between the research lab and the
economic, large-scale implementation of biotechnologies and food
production systems
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Professional organizations bioprocess engineers can
become affiliates of include:
- Institute of Biological Engineering
- American Society of Agricultural
Engineers
- Institute of Food Technology
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- International Society for Pharmaceutical
Engineering
Opportunities in Bioprocessing
With its
agricultural heritage and high technology industrial base,
North Carolina and the U.S. provide a wide range of opportunities for
the Bioprocess Engineer. Biotechnology- based applications are poised
to leave the research lab and enter commercial production.
Over
the next 20 years in North Carolina these industries are expected to
generate up to $15 billion in annual sales and employee up to 100,000
North Carolinians. North Carolina Agribusiness ranks third
nationally in terms of net farm income and provides 22.5 percent of the
total gross state product. The U.S. food industry is
currently employing 20,000 engineers from all disciplines and exceeds
$400 billion in annual sales, and represents over 25% of all nondurable
goods produced. Each of these provides potential career
opportunities for the well-trained engineer with the knowledge,
interest, skills and commitment to be a part of this diverse and
increasingly important field.
Bioprocess
engineers are employed in:
- U.S. food industry
- International corporations
- Biotechnology companies
- Government agencies
- Private consulting firms
- Agricultural commodity processors
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