Biotechnologist in Grangemouth

Celtic Renewables are excited to recruit for a shift Laboratory Biotechnologist. 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 requires 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.
• 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.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Science background.
• 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 of 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.