Pilot Plant Operator

AB Enzymes; Finland; Presencial; EUR 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Thorough onboarding process and other

Growth opportunities

Occupational health care services

Company outings and vouchers

Competitive salary + yearly bonus

Descripción de la vacante

AB Enzymes GmbH in Rajamäki, Finland, seeks a Pilot Plant Operator to bridge lab development and production. You will conduct pilot-scale fermentation and downstream processing experiments, document results, and contribute to process improvement while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will work with a team of Finnish- and English-speaking colleagues in an international environment, using strong technical education to support process development and operation.

Formación

• You value quality, are precise, efficient and tidy.
• Technical education and/or previous work experience provide process understanding.
• Able to prioritize and organize tasks within given parameters.
• Good written and verbal Finnish; basic English skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute pilot-scale fermentation and downstream processing experiments with precision.
• Perform process analytics and thoroughly document results.
• Maintain and improve the pilot plant facility with practical input.
• Support high standards in quality, safety and operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Quality focus

Clean and tidy

Process understanding

Task prioritization

Finnish & English communication

Bioprocess equipment experience

Educación

Technical education in process or lab technology

Herramientas

Bioprocess equipment

Descripción del empleo

We are now looking for a

Pilot Plant Operator

The Pilot Plant is a key part of AB Enzymes’ R&D organization, bridging the gap between laboratory development and commercial production. As a Pilot Plant Operator, you will play an important role in developing, testing, and refining enzyme production processes before they are transferred to our manufacturing facility. This is a permanent position located in Rajamäki, Finland.

The Role

In your role as Pilot plant operator your work will be related to pilot scale cultivations with some laboratory technician tasks. Your main responsibilities entail the precise execution of fermentation and downstream processing experiments, perform process analytics, and diligent documentation of the results.

Beyond daily operations, you will help maintain and continuously improve our pilot plant facility by contributing your practical expertise and insights. You will also support the team in maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and operational excellence.

About You

You have educational background in process or laboratory technology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, or another related natural science field. You are both independent and able to work in a team. We value the willingness to learn, the determination to achieve results, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. The team consists of both Finnish- and English-speaking colleagues, so you can communicate in both languages.

Some of the key qualifications we appreciate are:

• A focus on quality: You are precise, efficient, and tidy

• A process understanding based on suitable technical education and/or previous work experience

• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks within the given parameters

• Good written and verbal communication skills in Finnish; basic English skills are required.
• Experience in working with bioprocess technology equipment is an asset

What we offer

At AB Enzymes, you will join a collaborative and international team where innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged. We have a dynamic working environment, opportunities for development, and supportive leadership that values open communication and teamwork. We offer you:

• Thorough onboarding process and other internal trainings

• Possibility to grow and develop within the company

• Excellent occupational health care services, because we highly value your wellbeing and safety

• Company outings and a sport, massage & cultural voucher

• Competitive salary and a yearly bonus scheme