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Technical Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of fermentation
Fermentation
BioCampus Cologne
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BluCon Biotech GmbH
area of activity
Life Science
sized
10-20
webpage
http://www.blucon-biotech.comdescription
BluCon Biotech GmbH is a company in the field of industrial biotechnology. It is developing a new and unique process for the economical and at the same time sustainable production of L-lactic acid from agricultural or forestry production residues.
The aim is to produce L-lactic acid at the lowest possible production costs in order to make the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) commercially competitive with plastics based on fossil fuels. For example, non-biodegradable, petro-based packaging plastics are to be replaced by both bio-based and biodegradable plastic PLA.
BluCon Biotech GmbH was founded in 2017 and is based on the BioCampus in Cologne.
job description
BluCon Biotech GmbH isdeveloping a unique process to produce L-lactic acid from biomass at the lowestpossible cost, making the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) commerciallycompetitive with fossil fuel-based plastics. With this, BluCon Biotech GmbH supports thechange to degradable, environmentally friendly bioplastic products.
To expand our team, weare currently looking for a
Technical Assistant(m/f/d) in the field of fermentation
In your position in our researchdepartment, you will take on microbiological laboratory activities in the fieldof fermentation. You are responsible for the planning, implementation anddocumentation of the fermentation in a 3-liter scale and provide support in theanalysis. In addition, you are responsible for monitoring and maintaining thevarious fermenter systems. You will contribute to the successful furtherdevelopment of our extremophile microorganisms to optimize the lactic acidproduction of the production strain.
You have a completed training as aTA (BTA/CTA), laboratory assistant, technician or bachelor and have alreadygained several years of professional experience in fermentation and processmanagement. Knowledge of HPLC analysis and microbiological cultivation isdesired.
In addition to several years ofprofessional experience, pronounced interdisciplinary thinking, high motivationand initiative as well as the ability to work in a team are importantprerequisites for the advertised positions.
In addition to an attractive andperformance-related salary, you can expect interesting work activities in aninnovative working environment.
Please send us your detailed online application stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.