Fermentation Technician

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: 00049435
  • Consultant: Adrien Guimard
  • Contact: 0041 (0) 800 106 106
  • Date Published: 29.03.2021
  • Closed Date: 17.06.2021
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  • Location: Basel,
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CK QLS are recruiting for a Fermentation Technician to join a Biotech company that develops and commercializes ingredients for use in food at their site in Basel, this role is offered on a permanent basis.

Fermentation Technician Role:

  • Preparation, set-up, monitor and control bench-scale bioreactors (2 to 5L).
  • Off-line analysis of fermentation samples using among others spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC and pH meter.
  • Analyse and organize fermentation data, and summarize key results.
  • Perform safety and maintenance checks on equipment.
  • Keep inventory of lab supplies and chemicals and keep them stocked by placing purchase orders.

Your Background:

  • B.S. degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of one-year experience in a research laboratory setting.
  • Ability and desire to execute experimental plans independently.
  • Experience in the fermentation field as well as hands-on experiencein aseptic handing of microorganisms will be a strong advantage.
  • Flexible, ready to adapt quickly as company priorities change.
  • Knowledge of analytical methods, such as GC and HPLC, is an advantage.
  • Required to work on some weekends.

Apply: For more information or to apply for this Fermentation Technician, please contact Adrien Guimard on +41 (0) 800 106 106 or email aguimard@ckqls.ch, quoting job ref 49435.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland.

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