Role Type: 1 year fixed term contract
Reports To: Laboratory Coordinator
About Us
Celtic Renewables are widely regarded as one of the most innovative Biotech companies in Europe, having developed technology patent(s) for the conversion of biological residues into sustainable green chemicals. The process is an inspirational reinvention of a century old process known as the Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation, to bring this age-old fermentation back to the global scale. The green chemicals produced by this innovative process are highly sought after across a range of industries – from cosmetics, food flavourings, hygiene, pharmaceuticals through to use for biofuels. This pioneering company has completed construction of a state-of-the-art processing plant in Grangemouth, a historical exemplar plant for Scotland, and are operating at a commercial scale. This first commercial plant is the launching pad for our ambitious international growth plans. The Grangemouth facility is the exemplar to building larger scale facilities across the UK and internationally. The recruitment of additional Laboratory Technician’s into the business is part of our strategic growth plan to enhance our internal talent pool to help develop future project opportunities.
Job Overview
As Laboratory Technician based onsite at Caledon Green, Grangemouth, you will work closely with the laboratory and wider production team, to support all analysis within the manufacturing process at Caledon Green in Grangemouth, which in turn will help deliver the Company Vision, to create a world where biologically derived green chemicals replace fossil fuels, driving a global shift to a circular
economy, by converting by-products and waste into valuable resources.
Role Responsibilities
- Analysis of all samples relating to our biological process/raw materials/bulk deliveries/CIP samples/water systems and finished product using the correct procedures in compliance with GLP, GMP, Health and safety, SOPs and environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Work with laboratory team members and process operators to maintain the continual operation of our process thus ensuring deadlines & KPIs are met.
- Interpretation and reporting of data & trends to key stakeholders
- Adherence to all compliance documentation including SOPs, RAs & COSHH to ensure that compliance and safe working practices are followed.
- You will be responsible for collating and maintaining relevant data in the company format.
- You will have a good eye for detail and uphold a high standard of housekeeping.
- Ensure maintenance is carried out on all laboratory instrumentation.
- You will be responsible for chemical and consumable stock control within the laboratory
- Demonstrate behaviours which align with our company values
Skills & Experience
- You will have a scientific background and be able demonstrate appropriate relevant experience in an analytical laboratory or within an industrial fermentation/distillation environment.
- Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC & Karl Fischer Analysis.
- Relevant method development & troubleshooting experience.
- Time management skills
- A good communicator and team worker with the ability to deliver high performance standards relating to GLP, GMP, Quality, H&S, Regulatory and Customer Service.
- Ability to work under pressure to deliver on time results.
- Demonstrate high level of problem-solving skills.
- Experience in microbiological techniques such as but not limited to – aseptic technique; aseptic sampling and agar plating would be desirable.
- Proficient and confident in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Working Hours & Benefits
- You are normally required to work 48 hours per week. Hours are to be worked in a rota/shift pattern as required and will include evening, weekend and bank holiday working. The shift pattern is two days 7am to 7pm followed by two nights 7pm to 7am then 6 days off.
- Performance based bonus
- Family Private Medical Insurance which includes dental and optical annual allowance
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
- Access to professional subscriptions
- Life assurance of 4 x salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme via Loveelectric
- To be part of something “world changing.”