Biotechnologist

Celtic Renewables Ltd; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable energy company in Scotland is seeking a Laboratory Biotechnologist to operate and manage laboratory processes at their Grangemouth facility. This role involves overseeing batch fermentation and distillation, conducting sample analyses, and coordinating operations to ensure efficiency. Candidates should have a strong science background and hands-on laboratory experience, particularly with systems like HPLC and GC. The position offers competitive benefits including performance bonuses and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Performance based bonus of 10%

2 x 16 day blocks of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance including dental and optical allowance

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Background in science or related field.
• Comfortable with hands-on laboratory work.
• Experience in strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the laboratory process for batch fermentation and distillation.
• Collect and analyze plant samples using various techniques.
• Coordinate laboratory operations for efficient plant running.
• Provide scientific guidance to Process Operators.
• Implement safety and compliance checks as per regulations.

Skills

Science background

Hands-on experience with inoculation train

Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer)

Understanding of GMP/GLP

Strong communication skills

Experience within safety and quality standards

Tools

HPLC

GC

Karl Fischer analysis

Job description

Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a shiftLaboratoryBiotechnologist . This role plays an integral part in the successful operation of our biorefinery.

As a Laboratory Biotechnologist at our manufacturing site in Grangemouth you will safely and efficiently operate the laboratory process, progressing the multi-stage batch fermentation process through to distillation and delivery of final products. This role required working on shift (12 hour day and night shifts).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Commence each batch fermentation campaign and in collaboration with Process Operators progress through the multi stage process.
• Coordinate and schedule the laboratory operations to ensure that the plant runs efficiently and continuously.
• Collection of plant samples and their analysis using various techniques including microbiological, analytical and wet chemistry.
• Work with technical team members and wider process team to maintain the continual operation of our process thus ensuring deadlines & KPIs are met.
• You will work on your own initiative to ensure prompt appropriate corrective action is taken whenever necessary and ensure adequate recording and communication of any action taken/required.
• Provide the Process Operator with scientific guidance to manage both the batch fermentation process and continuous distillation.
• Operate, manage and continually contribute to the optimisation of the inoculation train and lab function, whilst supporting optimisation of the process.
• Demonstrate safe and hygienic working practices, ensuring that the requirements of the Integrated Management System are followed.
• Conduct relevant checks to ensure compliance, quality, efficiency/yield and volume is being achieved.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other legal requirements to produce safe products and co-products which meet strict quality parameters.
• Understand the requirements of GLP, SEPA, and COSHH, and apply these in your role.
• Demonstrate high level of problem solving skills.
• Collaborate with wider business including Research & Innovation, Engineering & Projects and Finance

Do you have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications?

• Science background.
• You are comfortable with being “hands‑on”, operating and maintaining the early stage inoculation train.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory instrumentation including HPLC and GC and Karl Fischer analysis.
• Understanding or GMP/GLP.
• Experience of working in a dynamic role where processes change and you need to adapt quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working strictly within defined safety, environmental, quality standards and procedures.

Additional skills that are advantageous

• Experience of fermentation and/or continuous distillation.
• COSHH trained.
• A natural interest in environmental sustainability would be an advantage.
• Understanding of continuous improvement within the workplace
• Performance based bonus of 10%
• 2 x 16 day blocks of annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family which includes dental and optical annual allowance
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

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Celtic Renewables Ltd, registered in Scotland. Company number: SC394571