Bioprocess Technician

MicroHarvest; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 20 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A dynamic biotech startup in Lisbon seeks a dedicated operator for bioprocessing equipment. Responsibilities include enrolling in development trials, maintaining equipment, and supporting bioprocess monitoring. Candidates should have at least EQF Level 4 in relevant fields, like Biotechnology or Mechanical Engineering. The company offers a permanent contract, meal allowance, and a supportive learning environment.

Serviços

Permanent employment contract

Meal allowance

Public transportation pass

Growth opportunities

Supportive learning environment

Inclusive culture

Responsabilidades

• Enroll in product and process development trials.
• Operate and maintain bioprocessing equipment.
• Plan routine infrastructure maintenance operations.
• Execute internal equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Support monitoring bioprocesses during trials.
• Maintain detailed trial records and logs.

Conhecimentos

GMP knowledge

Team collaboration

Shift work availability

Sustainability motivation

Fluency in English

Formação académica

EQF Level 4 in Biotechnology / Chemistry / Biochemistry

Industrial Production

Mechanical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Would you love to combine your background and motivation to work in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant? Then join us and tackle development challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible. Work in an energetic, highly ambitious, and international startup environment designing the processes and factories of tomorrow. Let’s change the world together!

Tasks

• Enroll in our ongoing product and process development & optimization trials.
• Operate and maintain bioprocessing equipment, including pilot-scale reactors, upstream and downstream equipment, and utilities.
• Plan and supervise routine infrastructure maintenance operations: trial setup; equipment preparation; CIP; deep clean.
• Execute internal equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks by identifying and solving issues with equipment and processes.
• Support in monitoring bioprocesses by performing in-process control (IPC) during fermentation trials and downstream processes, including sampling and assisting in lab analytics.
• Adhere to and suggest improvements for existing SOPs and guidelines.
• Ensure full process traceability, including maintaining detailed trial records and logs.

Requirements

Educational Background

• Minimum EQF Level 4 in one of the following fields:

• Biotechnology / Chemistry / Biochemistry

• Industrial Production

• Mechanical Engineering

• Other related technical fields

• Higher education is appreciated but not mandatory.

Professional Experience

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments such as:

• Biotechnology, chemical or pharmaceutical production

• Food/beverage or agri-food industries

• Practical experience in equipment mechanics or maintenance is a (big!) plus.

• Candidates with mechanics or related backgrounds must demonstrate direct experience in biotech or agri-food manufacturing settings.

Skills & Attributes

• Basic understanding of GMP and Lean principles is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team.
• Availability to work in shifts.
• Strong motivation to contribute to sustainability and food system innovation.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Benefits

• Hands-on ownership from day one; your ideas will shape how we scale our processes.

• Permanent employment contract with compensation aligned with expertise, technical skills and added value to the team and the company.

• Meal allowance and public transportation pass

• Growth and development opportunities within the team and the company.

• Supportive learning environment with professional guidance.

• An inclusive culture where diverse voices are celebrated.

At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.