Enzyme Process Specialist

Entzimatiko; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A biotechnology company in Tarragona, Spain is seeking a skilled professional in biochemistry/biotechnology with a focus on industrial enzymes. The role involves evaluating enzyme performance, optimizing reactions, and conducting performance studies at various scales. A strong foundation in HPLC and GC-MS is required, with 3–4 years of relevant experience. This is a unique opportunity to advance enzyme technology in a vibrant sector.

Formación

• 3–4 years of experience in enzyme applications at an industrial scale.
• Solid experimental foundation in biochemistry/biotechnology.
• Proven hands-on experience with HPLC and GC-MS.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and scale performance of enzyme mixes under process conditions.
• Optimize enzymatic continuous reaction modes.
• Conduct enzyme kinetics and conversion studies at pilot and pre-industrial scale.
• Adapt biochemical parameters for reactor engineering.
• Design and implement robust loading and operation protocols.
• Coordinate with Quality and Logistics for traceability.

Conocimientos

HPLC

GC-MS analysis

Enzyme kinetics

Process optimization

Educación

Background in biochemistry or biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

General Profile :

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.