Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.

Our vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based

technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable, green global

economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green

solutions based on microbiology and biotechnology.

The core of our business is a bio-based platform

technology for hydrolysis of protein rich materials. This technology has many

applications that can contribute to a bio-based and circular economy. We have

developed methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers

polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and to turn various protein-rich materials such as

poultry feathers into valuable materials to be used in feed, textile, and

cosmetic applications.

While we are bringing our technologies to the market,

we are constantly exploring new ways our platform can contribute to a more

sustainable society. Does this interest you? Are you up for the challenge?

About the

position

We are looking for a Biotechnology engineer, to

join our team in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our Chief

Technology Officer in a creative role where your tasks will range from design

and execution of lab/pilot experiments to the exploration of new applications

for our bio-based technologies. You will be involved in process

conceptualization and identification of new processes, and the development and

testing of strategies to improve bioprocess KPIs such as yields and product

properties. You will be directly involved in designing experiments, running

bench-top and pilot-scale fermenters downstream processing of materials,

generating and analyzing data and materials for customers, preparing

experimental reports, and providing input on technical approaches to meet

project goals.

The position will require occasional shift work (e.g.

evenings, nights and/or weekends).

Who are you?

· We are looking

for an ambitious individual with a background in Biochemical engineering,

Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.

· You have a

willingness to join a quickly expanding team on our journey from a small

R&D company to a global leader within the bio-based economy.

Required lab

experience:

- Microbial

and/or enzyme protein hydrolysis at lab and pilot-scale with different

cultivation techniques (batch fed-batch, repeated, and continuous).

- Optimization

of microbial cultivation conditions for high hydrolysis activity and product

yield/recovery.

- Downstream

processing of hydrolysis product and reactants.

- Characterization

of hydrolyzed proteins, peptides, amino acids and similar.

- Online/Offline

monitoring of microbial growth and products (spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and

chromatography).

- Biomass

pre-treatment.

- Cell-free

hydrolysis reactions (e.g. protease, esterase, amylase, lipase, or cellulase).

Desired

experience:

- Bioprocess

design and cost estimations.

- Keratin

hydrolysis with biological methods.

- Assessment

of keratin utilization in feed/food or material applications.

Job

responsibilities:

- Participation

in project teams in designing and operating lab and pilot scale fermentation

experiments.

- Presentation

and interpretation of results and projects outcomes.

- Active

contribution to improve processes and methods and evaluate the patentability of

results.

The position is

full-time. Salary depends on experience.

About you:

You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to

take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not

work. You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and

critically assess new ideas.

We think that the right person can work on a

stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible,

solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You possess

good social skills and are a down-to-earth team player.

Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an

exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.

Do you want to

join us? Send CV to Bioextrax CEO, Edvard Hall at [email protected], please

include reference letters, no personal letter is needed. This is an on-going

recruitment process; interviews are being conducted continuously.