Technician/Junior Chemist

The role will be based in AlgaeCytes labs, as part of the chemistry team, working on the downstream
processing of algal biomass. Central to the role will be to help in maintaining laboratory equipment
to the appropriate standards and to assist when required on R&D projects.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working as part of a team on laboratory- to pilot plant-scale to cultivate microalgae
  and extract products on customer demand.
• Ensure products produced meet quality control requirements and maintain
  appropriate records.
• To assist in maintenance and development of laboratory equipment to required
  standards.
• Support method development, identifying and characterising bioactive ingredients
  using analytical techniques as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC and others.
• Develop an understanding of company’s projects and how they affect the company’s
  business and products.
• Clear and timely communication of data.
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data, then making appropriate
  recommendations.
• Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team to formulate and execute project
  research plans.
• Working independently and flexibly to meet changing demands.
• Present data-supported conclusions in written and oral reports on progress.
• Ensure that all company policies and safety practices are followed.

For more information: Junior Chemist Job Description_July 2021