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. Start: August 2026 End: 2026-12-31 Location: Karlshamn,.The work requires on-site presence and occasionally out of office work hours including evenings and weekends during pilot trials. On-boarding info: A drug test needs to be performed before assignment starts