Bioprocess Technician

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on experimental work and is curious about how innovative (bio)processes and food ingredients are developed and optimized?

As part of the broader R&D team at Cosun, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and international colleagues. You will work mainly in the laboratory and occasionally pilot plant environment, supporting process development, scale-up activities, and product innovation projects.

Responsibilities

Preparing experiments and ensuring the availability of the required raw materials, equipment, and test setups.; Executing laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, primarily related to Upstream Processing (USP) and Downstream Processing (DSP) activities.; Contribute to method & SOP development,; Performing analytical measurements and supporting relevant analytical testing when required.; Operating and monitoring process equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration systems, homogenizers, separators, and other laboratory and pilot plant equipment.; Accurately documenting experiments, analyses, observations, and trial results.; Interpreting and communicating results to R&D Scientists and Process Engineers.; Contributing ideas for improvements in processes, methods, and ways of working.; Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment.; Supporting the management, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory and equipment, materials, and inventories.

Requirements

At least MBO+ or HBO degree in Food Technology, (Bio)Process Engineering, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.; Internship and/or work experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, bioprocessing, biotechnology, food, or industrial production environment.; A hands-on mentality and strong interest in experimental and process development work.; A structured and accurate way of working, with attention to detail.; The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.; A proactive mindset and the motivation to actively contribute ideas and solutions.; Good communication skills.; A good command of English (spoken and written).