R&D Technician in Bioprocesses and Biorefinery at CETIM Foundation

Bioga·Culleredo, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

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  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Culleredo

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

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About the role

We are looking for an R&D Technician for the technical execution of research projects in the field of biotechnology, bioprocesses and waste valorisation, with a special focus on the development of biorefinery solutions for obtaining high added-value compounds.

The selected person will participate in the design and execution of laboratory and pilot plant trials, operation of bioreactors, process scale-up, and analysis and interpretation of results, working on projects related to the biological production of biopolymers, hydrogen, biomethane, building blocks, and other products of interest from waste, by-products, and gaseous streams.

Their duties will include the start-up and monitoring of bioprocesses, support for the development of new R&D lines, drafting of reports and technical documents, searching for scientific information and collaboration with companies, universities and other research organisations.

Experience in obtaining polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), biological production of hydrogen, biogas or biomethane, as well as in resource recovery processes and biotechnological valorisation of complex streams in an applied and industrial environment, will be especially valued.

The position requires a person with initiative, results orientation, learning ability, teamwork skills and motivation to participate in applied research projects with an impact on sustainability, circular economy and energy transition.

Joining a dynamic R&D environment, with participation in regional, national and European projects and the possibility of contributing to the development of new scientific-technical proposals.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: University degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related fields.

VALUABLE EDUCATION: Master's or postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocesses, Environmental Technology or Biorefinery. A PhD in related fields will be valued.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of experience in the technical execution of R&D projects in bioprocesses, operation of bioreactors, biotechnological valorisation of waste or production of compounds of interest (biopolymers, H2, biogas/biomethane, building blocks, etc.).

LANGUAGES: Spoken and written English, minimum level C1.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Experience in drafting proposals and technical reports, analysis and interpretation of results, driving licence and availability for occasional travel.

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