Job Title: Process Development Technician
Location: Nantgarw, Cardiff
Salary: Up to £22,500 (DoE)
Job Type: Permanent/Full-time – Mon-Fri 7.5 hrs per day – flexible start/finish times to meet operational needs
Application closing date: 9:30am 12th Sept
Biocatalysts is a customised enzyme discovery, development and manufacturing company based in the UK. It is an exciting time to join the company, as we are currently going through a significant and rapid expansion to our already profitable business. Therefore, we are looking for friendly, competent, and dedicated people to join us during this exciting time.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly practical and organised individual to join us to support our fast-growing company as a Process Development Technician. We are looking for someone with a background in manufacturing with understanding of basic scientific or engineering processes. The role will primarily involve the running of our fermentations and development of our small-scale downstream manufacturing processes for our New Product Design Team.
Direct experience of working with enzyme manufacturing is not necessary – as we will provide full training for the role. We are looking for a driven person with the desire to learn and be part of a small, friendly team. If you believe that you have the transferable skills to be a success in this role, then we would very much like to hear from you.
In this role, no two days will be the same. The responsibilities for the role are:
- Operation of the small-scale fermenter system (3 litre fermenters)
- Operation of the lab scale downstream processing equipment for the processing of fermentation broth
- Preparation of media/buffers/chemical solutions using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures, and methods for carrying out fermentation and downstream processing
- Produce reliable, accurate data and records of work undertaken and results (GDP)
- Support scientists and help carry out process tests and investigations into process improvements
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a scientific or engineering qualification at A Level/BTEC or above and have an understanding of food or chemical manufacturing equipment.
In order to be a good fit for the team, you will be friendly, approachable, willing to learn, and possess a proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
Benefits:
- Profit share bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical
- Life cover
- Condensed hours
- Retail discounts
- Increased holidays with service
- Occupational health & wellbeing service
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Process operator, Production Operative, Production Coordinator, Process Technician, Technical Engineer, Quality Technical Support, Production Process Engineer, Production Process Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Support will also be considered.
