Vacancy: Research Associate – Fermentation

Got a heart full of wonder for protein science? Love the practical magic of making cow-free cheese?

We’re on the lookout for a Research Associate to join our Fermentation team, where we work together to fine-tune and perfect microbial fermentation processes to bring recombinant proteins to life.

If wranglin’ fermentation development excites you, it’s time to ride on over and throw your hat in the ring!

Job description:

• Conduct fermentation research using shake flasks and bioreactors to improve the yield of several recombinant proteins produced with various microbial systems using 1L to 300L bioreactors.
• Perform product recovery experiments using various unit operations.
• Sample collection and analysis: Biomass determination and protein analysis using SDS-PAGE, Western blot and Bradford assay.
• Maintain lab equipment and bioreactors.
• Execute the designed experiments in the lab/pilot – followed by data collection, data analysis and data interpretation.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders through meetings and clearly written emails, reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with and help colleagues within the team for execution of experiments.
• Responsible for individual safety and that of your colleagues by following the correct procedures and policies.

Your profile:

• Bachelor or Masters’ degree and graduates with relevant working experience.
• Experience with microbial fermentation; experience with fungal expression systems is a plus.
• Hands-on practice with lab scale fermenter systems (DASGIP, Sartorius Bplus, Sartorius C-DCU fermenters), experience with Pilot scale (Infors) is a plus.
• Affinity with fermentation data processing.
• Ability to work independently as well as in team.
• Problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Flexible within a dynamic environment, able to multi-task.
• Hands-on personality with a curious and pro-active mindset.
• Communication and organizational skills (interpretation and documentation of data, report writing, planning).

Why join:

Working as a Vegan Cowboy family member (cheesy but true), means excellent career perspectives in a rapidly growing field, your very own cowboy name (which yes, will be used) and proud ownership of a share in the company through our personnel participation program.

Are you our new Fermentation team member?

Please drop us a note at postoffice@thosevegancowboys.com

If you have any questions about these vacancies, please contact us by mail or phone + 32 (0)9 261 77 00.