Lediga jobb Bioextrax AB (publ) i Lund

About Bioextrax
Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more
sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.
Our vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable, green global economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green solutions based on microbiology and biotechnology.
The core of our business is a bio-based platform technology for hydrolysis of protein rich materials. This technology has many applications that can contribute to a bio-based and circular economy. We have developed methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs) and to turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable materials to be used in feed, textile, and cosmetic applications. While we are bringing our technologies to the market, we are constantly exploring new ways our platform can contribute to a more sustainable society. Does this interest you? Are you up for the challenge?

About the position
We are looking for a Biotechnology Engineer to join our team in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our Chief Technology Officer in a creative role where your tasks will range from design and execution of lab/pilot experiments, to exploration of new applications of our bio-based technologies. You will be working in a team developing and identifying new bio-based processes, and the evaluation and testing of strategies to improve bioprocess KPIs such as yields and product properties. You will have an essential role in designing experiments, running bench-top and pilot-scale fermentations and downstream processing. The work will focus on improving KPIs, generating and analyzing data and materials for customers, preparing experimental reports, and providing input on technical approaches to meet project goals.
The position will require occasional shift work (e.g. evenings, nights and/or weekends).
Job responsibilities:
- Independent and in-team design and operation of lab and pilot experiments
- Presentation and interpretation of results and projects outcomes, standard operating protocols, SOP.
- Support Bioextrax management team in communication customer interaction.
Who are you?
We are looking for an ambitious individual with an MSc or BSc degree in Chemical engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related field.
The candidate should be excited about the prospect of joining a quickly expanding team on our journey to become a global leader within the biobased economy.
Required lab experience:
- Cultivation and characterization of pure microbial strains in lab scale bioreactors
- Optimization of microbial cultivation media for high-cell density growth and high product yield
- Downstream processing of microbial metabolites
- Characterization of intracellular and exocellular microbial products
- Online/Offline monitoring of microbial growth and products (spectroscopy, electrophoresis and chromatography)
Desirable experience:
- Pilot-scale fermentation
- Biomass pre-treatments
- Bioprocess cost estimation
- Statistical optimization of media for microbial cultivations
- Cell-free hydrolase reactions (e.g., protease, esterase, amylase, lipase, or cellulase)

About you:
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work. You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas.


We think that the right person can work on a stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible,
solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You possess good social skills and are a down-to-earth team player. Visa mindre

Fermentation Scientist, Bioplastics - Bioextrax, Sweden

About Bioextrax:
Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.

Our vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable,
green global economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green solutions
based on microbiology and biochemical engineering.
The core of our business is a highly scalable bio-based platform technology for hydrolysis of protein rich materials. This technology has many applications that can contribute to a eco-friendly and circular economy. We have developed and continue to develop methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and to turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable materials and ingredients to be used in feed, textile, and cosmetic applications. Read more about our technologies at www.bioextrax.com.
About the position:
To support our fast growth and commercialization of our technologies, we are looking for a Fermentation Scientist to join our team in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our R&D, Operations, and DSP teams in a creative role where your tasks will range from designing and executing lab and pilot experiments to improve existing and explore new upstream and downstream processing methods. You will be responsible for process conceptualization and definition of new processes and the development and testing of strategies to improve bioprocess KPIs, such as yield, purity, and process time. You will be directly involved in designing experiments, running bench-top and pilot-scale fermentors (1-1000 L), generating and analyzing data, preparing experimental reports, and providing input on technical approaches to meet project goals. You will lead and collaboration with other team/s members.
It is a full-time position and based in Lund, Sweden. Work may require occasional shift work (eg. evenings, nights, or weekends). Salary depends on experience.

Job responsibilities:
· Designing and operating lab and pilot scale fermentation experiments for internal know-how development and delivery of samples to customers.
· Management and supervision of teams members in running experimental and operational processes
· Presentation and interpretation of results and projects outcomes.
· Actively contribute to improve processes and methods and evaluate the patentability of results.
Preparation and review of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures for technology transfers.
Preparing data for patent applications and project reports.

Qualifications:
· PhD with minimum three years of industry experience (including post-doc working in industry-related projects), or
· MSc. with minimum eight years of industry experience.
· Fluent in English, both written and spoken.




Required lab experience:
· Lab and pilot-scale production of microbial intracellular polymers with different strains, substrates and cultivation techniques.
· Optimization of microbial cultivation media for high-cell density growth and high product yield.
· Downstream processing of intracellular and extracellular microbial products.
· Analysis and characterization of biopolymers.
· Online/Offline monitoring of microbial growth and products (spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and chromatography).
· Statistical optimization of media for microbial cultivations.

Desired experience:
· Fermentative production of bioplastics, PHAs, especially at industrial scale.
· Downstream processing of scl- and/or mcl-PHA.
· Analysis and characterization of PHAs.
· Bioprocess design and cost estimation.
· Waste/by stream valorization.


About you:
· We are looking for an ambitious individual with expertise in Biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
· You have a willingness to join a quickly expanding team on our journey from a small R&D company to a global leader within the bio-based economy.
· You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work.
· You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas.

Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.
We think that the right person can work on a stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible,
solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You possess good social skills and are
a down-to-earth team player. Visa mindre

About Bioextrax
Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.
Our vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable, green global economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green solutions based on microbiology and biotechnology.
The core of our business is a bio-based platform technology for hydrolysis of protein rich materials. This technology has many applications that can contribute to a bio-based and circular economy. We have developed methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and to turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable materials to be used in feed, textile, and cosmetic applications.
While we are bringing our technologies to the market, we are constantly exploring new ways our platform can contribute to a more sustainable society. Does this interest you? Are you up for the challenge?


About the position
We are looking for a Biotechnology engineer, to join our team in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our Chief Technology Officer in a creative role where your tasks will range from design and execution of lab/pilot experiments to the exploration of new applications for our bio-based technologies. You will be involved in process conceptualization and identification of new processes, and the development and testing of strategies to improve bioprocess KPIs such as yields and product properties. You will be directly involved in designing experiments, running bench-top and pilot-scale fermenters downstream processing of materials, generating and analyzing data and materials for customers, preparing experimental reports, and providing input on technical approaches to meet project goals.
The position will require occasional shift work (e.g. evenings, nights and/or weekends).
Who are you?
· We are looking for an ambitious individual with a background in Biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
· You have a willingness to join a quickly expanding team on our journey from a small R&D company to a global leader within the bio-based economy.




Required lab experience:
- Microbial and/or enzyme protein hydrolysis at lab and pilot-scale with different cultivation techniques (batch fed-batch, repeated, and continuous).
- Optimization of microbial cultivation conditions for high hydrolysis activity and product yield/recovery.
- Downstream processing of hydrolysis product and reactants.
- Characterization of hydrolyzed proteins, peptides, amino acids and similar.
- Online/Offline monitoring of microbial growth and products (spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and chromatography).
- Biomass pre-treatment.
- Cell-free hydrolysis reactions (e.g. protease, esterase, amylase, lipase, or cellulase).


Desired experience:
- Bioprocess design and cost estimations.
- Keratin hydrolysis with biological methods.
- Assessment of keratin utilization in feed/food or material applications.
Job responsibilities:
- Participation in project teams in designing and operating lab and pilot scale fermentation experiments.
- Presentation and interpretation of results and projects outcomes.
- Active contribution to improve processes and methods and evaluate the patentability of results.
The position is full-time. Salary depends on experience.
About you:
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work. You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas.
We think that the right person can work on a stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible, solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You possess good social skills and are a down-to-earth team player.
Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.
Do you want to join us? Send CV to Bioextrax CEO, Edvard Hall at [email protected], please include reference letters, no personal letter is needed. This is an on-going recruitment process; interviews are being conducted continuously. Visa mindre

About Bioextrax
Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.
Our vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable, green global economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green solutions based on microbiology and biotechnology.
The core of our business is a bio-based platform technology for hydrolysis of protein rich materials. This technology has many applications that can contribute to a bio-based and circular economy. We have developed methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and to turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable materials to be used in feed, textile, and cosmetic applications.
While we are bringing our technologies to the market, we are constantly exploring new ways our platform can contribute to a more sustainable society. Does this interest you? Are you up for the challenge?
About the position
We are looking for a Fermentation Scientist with special focus on microbial hydrolysis of proteins, to join our team in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our Chief Technology Officer in a creative role where your tasks will range from design and execution of lab/pilot experiments to the exploration of new applications for our bio-based technologies.
You will be responsible for process conceptualization and identification of new processes, and the development and testing of strategies to improve bioprocess KPIs such as yields and product properties. You will be directly involved in designing experiments, running bench-top and pilot-scale fermenters downstream processing of product, generating and analyzing data and materials for customers, preparing experimental reports, and providing input on technical approaches to meet project goals. You will lead a team of more junior employees.
The position will require occasional shift work (e.g. evenings, nights and/or weekends).
Who are you?
· We are looking for an ambitious individual with a background in Biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.
· You have a willingness to join a quickly expanding team on our journey from a small R&D company to a global leader within the bio-based economy.
Work experience:
o PhD with minimum three years of industry experience (including post-doc working in industry-related projects), or
o MSc. with minimum eight years of industry experience.
Required lab experience:
- Microbial and/or enzyme protein hydrolysis at lab and pilot-scale with different cultivation techniques (batch fed-batch, repeated, and continuous).
- Optimization of microbial cultivation conditions for high hydrolysis activity and product yield/recovery.
- Downstream processing of hydrolysis product and reactants.
- Characterization of hydrolyzed proteins, peptides, amino acids and similar.
- Online/Offline monitoring of microbial growth and products (spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and chromatography).
- Biomass pre-treatment.
- Cell-free hydrolysis reactions (e.g. protease, esterase, amylase, lipase, or cellulase,)
Desired experience:
- Bioprocess design and cost estimations.
- Keratin hydrolysis with biological methods.
- Assessment of keratin utilization in feed/food or material applications.
Job responsibilities:
- Management and supervision of project teams in designing and operating lab and pilot scale fermentation experiments.
- Presentation and interpretation of results and projects outcomes.
- Active contribution to improve processes and methods and evaluate the patentability of results.
The position is full-time. Salary depends on experience.
About you:
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work. You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas.
We think that the right person can work on a stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible, solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You possess good social skills and are a down-to-earth team player.
Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.
Do you want to join us? Send CV to Bioextrax CEO, Edvard Hall at [email protected], please include reference letters, no personal letter is needed. This is an on-going recruitment process; interviews are being conducted continuously.
?For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Head of Communications, People & Culture, Helena Raihle at [email protected] or on +46 702 635 378. Visa mindre

Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. The company is originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and is today a rapidly growing publicly traded company.
The vision is to be a world-leader in bio-based technologies accelerating the transition to a sustainable, green global economy. The company is consistently working to develop innovative and green solutions based on microbiology and biotechnology.
The core of our business is a highly scalable bio-based platform technology for the hydrolysis of protein-rich materials. This technology has many applications contributing to a sustainable and circular economy. Based on this platform, we are developing chemical-free methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable biopolymers PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable ingredients for feed, textile, and cosmetic applications.
About the position
We are looking for a Downstream Bioprocessing Scientist to join our team at the head office in Lund, Sweden. You will be working closely with our Chief Technology Officer in a creative role where your tasks will range from designing and executing lab/pilot experiments to exploring new downstream processing methods. You will be responsible for downstream process conceptualisation, definition of new processes and the development and testing of strategies to improve purity and yield in a cost-efficient way.
Your responsibilities will be:
· Management, design, and lab operation of pilot-scale (3-60 and 1000 L) experiments.
· Presentation and interpretation of results and project outcomes.
· Actively contribute to the improvement of processes and methods, as well as evaluation of the patentability of the results.
· Management of R&D and customer related projects.
· Preparation and review of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures for technology transfers.
· Writing patents and project reports.
Specific responsibilities include developing and enhancing downstream processing of microbial cells and products, extracting and purifying extracellular and intracellular microbial products, and analysing their purity. The position involves managing the laboratories' day-to-day running, data collection, analysis, reporting, and leading and collaborating with other team/s members.
Qualifications
You are an ambitious Scientist with a Ph.D. degree in biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, biotechnology, or related discipline with an emphasis on downstream processing. Industry or industry related experience of 4+ years is necessary. Applicants with MSc and 8+ years of related industry or R&D experience will be also considered.
You have experience of management and design lab operation and leading/participating in projects.
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Required lab experience:
· Lab and pilot scale practical engineering experience in optimizing and scaling harvesting of microbial cells (centrifugation, membrane filtration, coagulation, sedimentation, etc.), cell disruption, extraction, and purification technologies of microbial and natural products.
· Strong knowledge and practical experience in separating microbial intracellular and extracellular metabolites products and cellular components, such as lipids, proteins, organic and amino acids, etc. Large-scale separation experience is a significant advantage.
· Experience in softwares like Aspen, SuperPro, SchedulePro, DOE.
Desired experience:
· Bioprocess modelling experience for upscaling and downscaling of industrial processes.
· Large scale or industrial scale experience in downstream bioprocessing and bioproduction.
· Experience in process cost estimation and in statistical experimental design.
· Downstream processing of scl and mcl PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and/or natural fibers.
· Extraction and purification of the bioplastic, PHA and/or protein hydrolysates.
· Knowledge and practical experience in microbial fermentation technologies.
About you:
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work. You also possess a willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas.
We think that the right person can work on a stand-alone basis. It is also important that you are flexible, solution-oriented, innovative and at the same time being reliable. You are a down to earth person and possess good social skills.
Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.
The position may require occasional shift work (eg. evenings, night or weekends). It is a full-time position based in Lund.
Welcome with your application, we will evaluate the applications on an ongoing basis.
For further information please contact Helena Raihle Head of Communications, People & Culture on +46 702 635 378 or at [email protected]. Visa mindre

Bioextrax is an innovation-driven company using industrial biotechnology to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are originally a spin-off from the Department of Biotechnology at Lund University and are now a rapidly growing publicly traded company.
The core of our business is a highly scalable bio-based platform technology for the hydrolysis of protein-rich materials. This technology has many applications contributing to a sustainable and circular economy. Based on this platform, we have developed chemical-free methods to produce the bio-based and biodegradable polymers PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and turn various protein-rich materials such as poultry feathers into valuable materials for feed, textile, and cosmetic applications.
We are currently looking for an Analytical Chemist to join the team on our transformative journey to become a global leader within the bio-based economy. For more information, look at bioextrax.com.
About the position
As an Analytical Chemist you will primarily be contributing to the measurement and optimization of the performance of our bioprocess for synthesis and extraction of biologically synthesized polyesters (polyhydroxyalkanoates –PHAs). You may be also involved in our process to produce hydrolysed protein and keratin fibres from poultry feathers. In this role, you will be a core part of the R&D team by designing, performing and optimizing analytical methods for the analysis of samples generated in our different processes.
Additionally, you will assist with the interpretation of the analytical data in close collaboration with our Senior R&D Engineer to establish robust analytical methods that will generate consistent and reliable data. The position also involves operating and performing basic maintenance of our analytical equipment.
Your job responsibilities:
- Processing of biomass, polymers, hydrolyzed biomass and other similar samples for analytical analysis.
- Development and optimization of analytical methods using gas chromatography (GC), gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for analysis of the samples.
- Complete documentation and reports for samples including timely entries in notebooks and laboratory databases.
- Interpretation, critical analysis and presentation of the analytical results.
- Active contribution to the improvement of processes and methods, as well as evaluation of the patentability of the results.
- Actively identifying opportunities for automation of routine tasks to minimize analytical errors/variability.
Your background/ work experience:
MSc. graduates within analytical chemistry, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, biotechnology or related discipline.
Required lab experience:
- At least one year of practical experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Some practical knowledge of GC, GPC and HPLC.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of the principles of operation of the above mentioned analytical instruments.
- Some practical experience and good theoretical knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments.
Desired experience:
- We highly value experience in analytical analysis of biologically synthesized analytes, specifically of biopolymers.
- Experience in analysis of sugars, peptides, proteins and lipids.
- Some programming experience in Python, Matlab, R or similar is a plus. We also value experience in advanced statistical analysis programs beyond Excel.
Do you have a curiosity and passion for creating sustainable products?
The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities and let go of things that do not work. Willingness to learn new things, collaborate, and critically assess new ideas are also essential. You should also have the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams.
Bioextrax is growing fast, and you consider it an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey.
This is a full-time position based in Lund, Sweden, and the salary is negotiable depending on the candidate’s experience.
Does it sound like you?
To apply, please send your CV to Monica Arcos Hernandez at [email protected] (no cover letter needed). This is an on-going recruitment process; interviews are being conducted continuously.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Head of Communications, People & Culture, Helena Raihle at [email protected] or on + 46 702 635 378. Visa mindre