Development Technician
Swedish Algae Factory AB Kungshamn / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Sotenäs
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It's that time again, and we're eager to bolster our team. This time around, we're searching for a dedicated individual to join our development and laboratory department in Kungshamn, where you'll be instrumental in designing experiments and equipment to advance our cultivation processes.
About Swedish Algae Factory
At Swedish Algae Factory, we are pioneers in the biotech industry, driven by innovation and sustainability. Our journey from a visionary start-up to a formidable industry presence is guided by a commitment to creating an environmentally responsible future.
Founded by Sofie, our CEO, and Angela, a distinguished Professor of Marine Botany at the University of Gothenburg, we embarked on this journey eight years ago with a shared vision. We aspired to build an industry that not only minimizes harm to the environment but actively contributes to its betterment.
Evolving from laboratory research to successfully piloting several small-scale projects, we have just completed our most significant milestone - the commissioning of our first industrial-scale plant. From here we continue our effort towards our overarching goal, to be a driving force in transforming the industry into one that embraces a bio-based and circular approach. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the boundaries of biotechnology and lead the way towards a sustainable future.
About the role
In order for Swedish Algae Factory to continue the fantastic growth journey, the company invests heavily in the development of new products and production processes. A very important part of the development work will be to:
1. Increase our production and productivity in the short and long term.
2. Strengthen our value proposition to our customers by meeting our customers' requirements and creating the right product properties for different end applications.
3. Further strengthen our sustainability profile.
To meet the large number of development activities planned, we need to strengthen our development team with a driven and enthusiastic lab technician who can participate in and lead development projects.
Important tasks will be:
Cultivation of microalgae for use in both production and development projects.
Design and execute microalgae cultivation experiments.
Support our production organisation to increase the productivity and meet market demand.
Propose and implement improvements in our current production processes.
Participate in and lead development projects and activities.
Propose and initiate development projects.
Document and report results.
Set-up, run and develop pilot production processes and tests on lab scale.
Quality control and testing of products and processes.
The Algae Culture Development Technician reports to the Production Research and Development Manager.
The position is full-time and it is placed at our production plant in Kungshamn, Sweden. The right candidate lives within commuting distance from the plant.
Required competences
University degree in biotechnology, microbiology/biology or chemistry/biochemistry.
Experience from laboratory work.
Experience from independently driving development projects and activities.
Previous experience from algae farming or other cultivation/production of microorganisms is an advantage.
Personal profile
Innovative mind-set.
Curious and enthusiastic to learn and test new things.
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment with many activities and priorities.
Strong drive to achieve results.
Strong passion for sustainability questions.
Do you want to learn more?
Please feel free to visit our website
www.swedishalgaefactory.com or contact our Production Research and Development Manager Gustav Knutsson at
jobs@swedishalgaefactory.com. Please send your application to
jobs@swedishalgaefactory.com latest 2023-10-22. We will interview candidates continuously so don't wait!
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2023-10-22
E-post:
jobs@swedishalgaefactory.com Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Swedish Algae Factory AB (org.nr 556986-1585)
Ödegården 2 (
visa karta)
456 31 KUNGSHAMN
Arbetsplats Swedish Algae Factory AB Kungshamn
Jobbnummer 8147688
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