Biodegradation and Compostability Specialist

Your mission

We are looking to add to our team a person with knowledge of fermentation and biodegradability.

What will your day-to-day work involve?

- Advising external and internal clients in the field of biotechnology.
- Preparing and carrying out R&D&I projects.
- Preparing reports.
- Visits and meetings with clients.
- Participating in outreach sessions and national and international events.
- Participating in training activities.
- Preparing project proposals.

Your profile

Strong analytical skills, organization, planning, initiative, creativity, leadership, flexibility, adaptability to change, customer orientation, teamwork, and a people-focused mindset — cooperation and empathy — are qualities we seek in every position at AIMPLAS.

Required education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, or related fields.

Additional education:

A specific Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biology, or a similar field will be valued.

Solid knowledge of:

- Organic waste valorization
- Fermentation
- Ecotoxicity
- Biodegradation
- Microbial modelling

Skills:

- Demonstrable high level of English and intermediate level of Spanish
- Use of bioinformatics tools and specialized software
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Autonomy and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable experience:

- Experience in R&D&I projects in biotechnology environments
- Experience in organic waste valorization

Other:

Availability for occasional travel
B1 driving licence

We firmly believe that Diversity and Inclusion management provides us with different approaches, perspectives and complementary points of view, encouraging each person to develop their full potential, contributing the best of themselves and allowing us to be a more innovative and sustainable company.

Applications from people with a certificate of disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively assessed, in compliance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion (LGD).