Laborant

The company is a subsidiary of a multinational. With a focus on unlocking the possibilities of precision fermentation at large, commercial scale. They are applying centuries of large-scale fermentation and downstream processing expertise to purpose-built capability for the biotechnology of food and sustainable bio-products, the next evolution of brewing.  

• Understand objectives on assigned trial requests, product specifications and process procedures.
• Execute the requested trials according the established procedures, perform the corresponding analyses, record all data and observations made during the trials, and report the findings to the project leader.
• Be an active partner in the development of new products and processes.
• Document all of the above with all details in a structured way. Translate the obtained tasks and master planning into the personal planning and perform accordingly; gather all necessary resources and handle or report hurdles and conflicts.
• Ensure that the used equipment is functional and safe in use. Timely flag any equipment defects or malfunctioning.
• Apply good industrial practices & brewery standards to ensure quality in trial execution and reporting and to guarantee reliability of results.
• Suggest improvements to optimize operations, quality, efficiency, safety, etc. and support implementing these where possible. 
• Verify that the raw materials for trials are available in the right quantities and with the required documentation
• Ensure equipment and process standard operating procedures (SOPs) are up to date.
• Identify and address potential risks that may affect the achievement of the project objectives, timeline and quality.
• Help guarding and improving the cleanliness, order, safety and quality in the RPB.
• Contact 3rd parties, e.g. suppliers for maintenance of equipment or required specification sheets of raw materials.

• Bachelor degree in a relevant science or laboratory discipline.
• Previous professional experience (min 1 year) in a development or research lab.
• Capable to independently plan; organize and execute lab work.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Result-oriented with respect for quality and timing.
• Attention to detail.
• Fluency in English required; other language skills are an additional asset.
• Knowledge of standard software programs (Word; Excel; ...).

• Market-based gross monthly salary 
• Net expense allowance 
• Company car + fuel card 
• Cell phone subscription 
• Group and hospitalization insurance 
• 12 extra ADV-days as part of our 40-hour working week  
• Meal vouchers + eco vouchers 
• Training opportunities 

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