Laboratory Engineer

On behalf of our client we are seeking a Laboratory Engineer. The Laboratory Engineer will be placed at the fermentation pilot facility in Karlshamn, the New Food Technology Development Center, and will support with laboratory activities in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. The Laboratory Engineer is an essential part of the team supporting pilot-scale fermentation trials in the pilot facility and will work together with trial leaders, bioprocess engineers and process specialists to ensure the successful preparation and execution of trials. The work tasks include microbiology work such as preparation of seed cultures for fermentation, preparation of cultivation media, sterile handling of media and cultures, operation of autoclave and identification of microorganisms using microscopy and Gram staining. The consultant is also expected to support with taking samples from the bioreactor in the pilot hall during fermentation runs and perform analysis using basic analytical techniques such as UV/Vis spectrophotometry, Dry Weight measurements, SDS-PAGE, Protein analysis etc. Moreover, the Laboratory Engineer will write risk assessments, SOPs and ensure that safety procedures are maintained and followed. The Laboratory Engineer will also contribute with routine and administrative tasks related to the laboratory work such as daily monitoring of the environment, maintenance of laboratory equipment, routine cleaning of the laboratory, keeping track of stocks of chemicals and materials and help out with chemical inventory and registry as well as ordering of chemicals. To fit this role we believe the candidate has previous experience from a bioprocessing- and/or a food production environment and is familiar with food safety- and hygienic standards for food production. Required skills: BSc or MSc degree in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering or similar education Minimum five years of experience from a biotechnical pilot- or industrial production facility. Knowledge in food safety- and hygienic procedures and experience from food industry. Well acquainted with aseptic handling techniques Experience from safety procedures and good laboratory practice. Your Application Does the role sound interesting and like a good fit? We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as we are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We can only receive and process your application if you register your CV in our portal. Due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email. We warmly welcome your application! The assignment is part of Quest Consulting’s staffing services. About Us We are specialists in IT, Technology, HR, Administration, and Finance. Our goal is to be your personal partner, which is why it is very important to us to work according to our core values. Our key principles are to be Personal, Innovative, and Professional.