BIOCATALYSIS SCIENTIST

Company.
CarboCode Location.
CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site    Role Overview.
CarboCode (www.
arbocode.
om) is a biotech company active in technology development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules such as oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids and glycoproteins using both in vitro and in vivo biotechnology.
Human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecule-based food, cosmetic and health care products despite being at high customer demand are currently not available at the market due to the complexity of their synthesis.
CarboCode is a company that aspires to improve human health and well-being by making human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecules widely available.
CarboCode core capabilities spans a variety of technologies spanning through advanced chemical synthesis, to biocatalysis and biotechnological production.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Biocatalysis Scientist to join our Technology Transfer Center team in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal.
This position is full-time employment, ideally suited for someone who wants to work in a fast-growing international biotech company and an exceptionally dynamic and interdisciplinary team that may include shift work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities.
Support technology transfer of enzymatic reactions from bench scale to pilot scale and then to industrial scale.
Conduct feasibility studies on a pilot scale for biocatalytic reactions by using carbohydrate processing enzymes.
Carryout enzymatic processes characterization and validation.
Define SOP or Master Technique for the developed processes.
Qualifications and requirements.
Degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry or similar.
Experience applying carbohydrate active enzymes in biocatalytic synthesis is essential.
Experience in enzymatic reactions optimization.
Experience in industrial biotechnology and food ingredients production is a plus.
Fluent in English and ability to work in an international and dynamic team.
Personal Requirements.
Ability to work within interdisciplinary team structures.
Independent, structured, and proactive way of working with excellent problem-solving skills.
Commitment, flexibility, and reliability.
Ability to understand complex matters with a continuous focus on improvement.
What do we offer.
Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal.
Interesting, diversified, and challenging position.
A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
How to Apply.
Please, send your application to , including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.