Phase Behaviour and Surfactant Scientist

Job Description

Phase Behaviour and Surfactant Scientist - ManchesterSalary – Competitive Salary + Excellent Holidays + Flexible Working Hours + Share Options + PensionThe ClientOur client is facilitating the transition of the $36 billion surfactant market from harmful, oilbased chemicals to biobased alternatives by working with the current market leaders to provide a collaborative production platform.The company is currently completing the build of its pilot facility launching tonne scale production of sophorolipids and work with multiple industrial partners to take the product to market. In line with this, they are fundraising to build their first ktonne scale commercial sophorolipid plant.This highly successful business is expanding its focus beyond sophorolipids and developing processes to produce additional biosurfactants in collaboration with external market facing partners.The company believe collaboration between companies, disciplines and individuals are the best ways to develop the biosurfactant industry. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to broaden their skill set by working with field leaders around the world, within a dynamic and friendly working environment. The company offer a competitive pay package and benefits to attract incredible individuals to join our team based in the Northwest. This role will involve work primarily in Manchester at the companys laboratories.The Role The successful candidate will use their knowledge to support the development of integrated separation as well as downstream processing of sophorolipids followed by other lipid targets. The candidate will also study the properties of the surfactant for formulations and provide technical support for end customers in formulation. The candidate will be an integral part of the process development team and will have the opportunity to work with the pilot plant team and external collaborators, as well as learn new skills in fermentation and downstream processing.Previous Knowledge and Experience Essential: Enthusiasm and ability to think creatively and develop new technology.Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of calculations useful characterising multiphase processes.Exceptional understanding of phase behaviour.Excellent laboratory trouble shooting skills.Desirable: Understanding of surfactant behaviour.Understanding of formulations.Experience operating and/or designing downstream processing.Specific knowledge of biosurfactants, in particular glycolipid biosurfactants.PhD or similar development experience in process development.Expertise and experience with fermentation processes.Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 Required skills

Science

Scientific

Phase Behaviour

Surfactant Scientist

glycolipid

Keyskills :
Science Scientific Phase Behaviour Surfactant Scientist glycolipid