At a Glance
- Tasks: Design, build, and operate innovative fermentation systems while driving process improvements.
- Company: Phase Biolabs, a leader in sustainable fuel technology.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, collaborative team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a mix of lab work and field operations.
- Why this job: Join us to make a real impact on sustainable energy solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in chemical/process engineering or equivalent hands-on experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Phase Biolabs converts waste CO₂ and renewable hydrogen into ethanol by gas fermentation, for use as an e-fuel in road fuel, as a low-carbon chemical feedstock and a sustainable aviation fuel precursor. As a process engineer working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the scaling and operation of our continuous gas fermentation process. This position is for someone who likes being a hands-on engineer, designing new systems, building and testing them and learning how they best operate.
- Help design, build and operate continuous fermentation systems
- Run continuous campaigns and turn the data into process improvements
- Help refine the mass and energy balances that underpin our pilot plant design
- Work closely with our fermentation team on nutrient and gas delivery strategy
- Likes being in the plant room as much as at the desk
- Is curious and data driven
A degree in chemical or process engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
~3+ years working on real process equipment, at lab, pilot or plant scale
~Confident with P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and instrumentation
~Fermentation or gas-liquid mass transfer experience
PLCs, control systems or data acquisition
Working with flammable gases (H₂)
Process Engineer / Productie Engineer in Nottingham employer: Phase Biolabs
At Phase Biolabs, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer dedicated to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and hands-on experience, allowing process engineers to thrive in both the lab and plant environments. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer unique opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact on the future of energy.
