Enzyme Process Specialist

JR Spain; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in biotechnology is seeking a highly skilled professional with a background in biochemistry, specializing in industrial enzymes. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience in enzyme applications and proven skills in analytical techniques like HPLC and GC-MS. Responsibilities include evaluating enzyme performances, optimizing reactions, and collaborating with production teams to ensure reproducibility. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the field.

Formación

• 3–4 years of experience in enzyme applications at an industrial scale.
• Solid experimental foundation in enzymatic processes.
• Proven hands-on experience with analytical techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and scale performance of enzyme mixes.
• Optimize enzymatic continuous reaction modes.
• Conduct enzyme kinetics and conversion studies.
• Adapt biochemical parameters to reactor engineering constraints.
• Design and implement robust loading and operation protocols.

Conocimientos

Experience with HPLC

Experience with GC-MS analysis

Enzyme kinetics

Understanding of biochemical parameters

Educación

Degree in Biochemistry or Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

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We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a background in biochemistry or biotechnology, specializing in industrial enzymes and enzymatic processes. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience in enzyme applications at an industrial scale and a solid experimental foundation, including proven hands-on use of HPLC in both solvent and aqueous media, and GC-MS analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

·Evaluate and scale performance of enzyme mixes under process-scale conditions, including thermal, pH, and substrate concentration tolerance.

·Optimize enzymatic continuous reaction modes.

·Conduct enzyme kinetics and conversion studies at pilot scale and pre-industrial scale, identifying compounds production.

·Adapt biochemical parameters to reactor engineering constraints and validate enzyme compatibility with materials and additives.

·Design and implement robust loading and operation protocols to ensure reproducibility and ease of execution by production teams.

·Define standard conditions for consistent sample production and coordinate with Quality and Logistics to ensure full traceability.