Research Assistant- Bioprocess

Melt&Marble AB / Laborantjobb / Göteborg
Observera att sista ansökningsdag har passerat.


Visa alla laborantjobb i Göteborg, Mölndal, Partille, Kungälv, Lerum eller i hela Sverige
Visa alla jobb hos Melt&Marble AB i Göteborg

Job description
Background:
Melt&Marble's mission is to enable the transition towards a more sustainable food system. We do this by using precision fermentation to develop the best and tastiest fats for plant-based foods. By engineering microbial metabolism, we can brew animal-free fats that mimic the structures and sensory properties of animal fats. The result: tastier foods, for people and the planet.
We are expanding our team and looking to attract enthusiastic & mission-driven people to join us on our journey

Position summary:
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic research assistant to support our scientists in the evaluation of yeast cell factories for production of lipids. Successful applicants will be involved in strain cultivation, bioprocess optimization, downstream processing, metabolite analysis, as well as other laboratory support.
Our ideal candidate should have a track record in microbial cultivation and bioprocesses, good organizational skills, and a passion for using science to solve tough challenges. The candidate should also be comfortable working in the dynamic environment of a start-up company, troubleshooting challenging projects, and meeting tight deadlines.
Occasionally, some activities may require working outside of standard working hours. The position may require travel within Sweden and abroad.

Responsibilities and tasks:
Cultivation of yeast strains
Bioprocess optimization
Evaluation of the growth, metabolic, physiological, and performance parameters of yeast strains
Analysis of microbial samples for lipids and other metabolites
Assistance with microbial strain construction
Laboratory support: Preparation of buffers, reagents, and media etc.
Maintenance of detailed records of scientific experiments
Preparation of technical reports, protocols and presentations

Job requirements
Required qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Bsc or Msc degree in biotechnology, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering or a similar field
Minimum 6 months experience performing wet lab research in industry or academia
Experience with setting up and running bioreactors for microbial bioprocesses
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Bonus points:
Experience working with yeast strains
Experience with analytics (e.g. HPLC, GC-MS/FID, etc.)
Experience in the usage of molecular biology methods such as PCR and recombinant DNA cloning
Postgraduate work experience
Authorized to work in Sweden (Swedish work permit/citizenship or EU citizenship/permanent residence permit)

We offer:
An innovative interdisciplinary research environment where you can advance in your career
Unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that solve real world problems
Work in the lovely city of Gothenburg- Sweden's second-largest city. Gothenburg is a seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature
Flexible work hours, competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, benefits

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.
Application procedure:
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file and contain the following:
Cover letter- tell us about what excites you about this space and why you think that you're a great fit for Melt&Marble (300 words max)
CV
Publication list (if relevant)
References: contact information of 2 current/former supervisors

Please submit all application materials in English

Please apply here - https://meltandmarble.recruitee.com/o/research-assistant-bioprocess

Application deadline: rolling. Applications will be evaluated as they are received.
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact us at hr@meltmarble.com.

Publiceringsdatum
2022-10-20

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2022-11-30
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan

Företag
Melt&Marble AB

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Melt&Marble AB (org.nr 556961-1576), https://www.meltandmarble.com/
412 96  GÖTEBORG

Jobbnummer
7094831

Observera att sista ansökningsdag har passerat.

Prenumerera på jobb från Melt&Marble AB

Fyll i din e-postadress för att få e-postnotifiering när det dyker upp fler lediga jobb hos Melt&Marble AB: