Scientists and Engineers in fermentation technology (T6) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to work on research projects within the framework of sustainable development and develop new innovative processes and products based on sustainable feedstocks? Are you the scientist or engineer who likes to work on research and customer projects within industrial biotechnology? Then there is an interesting position for you at RISE Processum AB in Örnsköldsvik.

About the position
We are currently building new unique research infrastructure including a high-throughput laboratory for strain development, bioreactors from 1 to 10 000 liters, and equipment for downstream processing. We are now recruiting scientists and engineers ready to join our new journey! 

As a scientist or engineer in biotechnology at RISE Processum, you will mainly work on R&D projects targeting various applications such as biochemicals, biofuels, biomaterials, proteins & enzymes, food & feed etc. R&D work at lab and pilot scale is an important part of the job. You will collaborate with researchers and professionals not only within RISE Processum but also with professionals from companies and other R&D organizations, as RISE Processum collaborates with several companies and universities in joint R&D projects

Who are you?
We are looking for candidates with an academic degree (PhD, MSc, BSc) in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent competence that is interested in development of new biorefinery processes. You have theoretical and practical expertise and experience in fermentation technology and cultivation of microorganism. Experience in working with bioreactors at lab and pilot scale is a merit. Your personal qualities are of great importance, and we would like you to be a cooperative problem solver. Fluent in English or Swedish is a requirement.

Biorefinery Test Bed
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and its subsidiary RISE Processum are leading players in the development of the future bioeconomy and biorefinery. With a unique set of research areas, test beds and demonstration environments, we form a comprehensive solution for the conversion of biomass into green products, which have previously been fossil-based. On behalf of the Government, we are building a hub for research in biorefinery development and carrying out a major modernisation of our test beds as well as a number of new investments to improve the conditions for the commercialisation of new solutions for a circular bioeconomy in an international centre.  Read more about the venture.
We need your help. Do you want to become one of us? We hope so!

RISE processum
RISE Processum AB is a leading player in biorefinery development. Using forest raw material as a base, RISE Processum, together with its partners, develops new green processes and products such as fuels, chemicals and materials. RISE Processum AB is 60% owned by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and 40% by Processum's Interest Association and is thus a subsidiary of the RISE Group. The company was founded in 2003 and is located in Örnsköldsvik. RISE Processum offers an innovative research environment (High Coast Innovation Park) with lab, pilot, and demonstration facilities that are strongly linked to the existing industrial biorefineries in the area. For more information, see www.ri.se/sv/processum and www.ri.se.

Welcome with your application!
For more information about the position, please contact Björn Alriksson, Head of Biotechnology, +46 10-516 67 53. Last application date is 31st of July, 2022.

Our union employees are:
Unionen: Yvonne Söderström Nordin +46 10-516 67 65, Frida Sandberg +46 10-516 67 79. Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jörg Brücher +46 10-516 67 14.

We kindly ask external recruitment companies and salespeople not to contact us as we are governed by the Swedish Procurement Act.

Fermentation, biotechnology, biorefinery, bioreactor, chemical engineering