Biotech Placement: Host Strain Development & Fermentation

Centre for Process Innovation Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology organization in the UK is seeking a Placement Student in their Biotechnology team. This role offers hands-on experience in bioprocessing, supporting the development of scalable fermentation technologies. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree related to biological sciences and has knowledge of microbial cultivation and fermentation principles. The position offers benefits such as up to 36 days holiday and various insurance schemes.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant degree.
• Experience with lab equipment maintenance and bioreactor operation.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Set up and execute scientific experiments.
• Support Biotechnology projects with fermentation knowledge.
• Assist in developing scalable fermentation processes.
• Monitor microbial fermentation processes.
• Perform routine maintenance of fermenters.

Skills

Microbial cultivation knowledge

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Aseptic techniques

Basic fermentation principles

IT package proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

An innovative technology organization in the UK is seeking a Placement Student in their Biotechnology team. This role offers hands-on experience in bioprocessing, supporting the development of scalable fermentation technologies. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree related to biological sciences and has knowledge of microbial cultivation and fermentation principles. The position offers benefits such as up to 36 days holiday and various insurance schemes.