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Lead and mentor a small team of analytical technicians and interns.

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Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, and project-based analytical workloads.

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Ensure efficient execution of sample analysis, documentation, and reporting.

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Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in the laboratory.

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Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods relevant to bio-processes (e.g., HPLC, GC).

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Troubleshoot analytical issues and ensure high-quality, reliable data.

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Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and performance of analytical instruments.

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Interpret complex analytical data and ensure accurate and timely reporting of results, trends, and deviations.

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Create, implement, and maintain analytical SOPs, work instructions, and documentation.

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Collaborate closely with fermentation scientists, microbiologists, and downstream processing teams.

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Provide analytical input for experimental designs, process optimization, and troubleshooting.

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Support scale-up activities with robust analytical guidance.

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MSc or PhD (or equivalent) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

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4–6 years of hands-on R&D analytical laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial bioprocess environment (e.g., fermentation, biotechnology, food, biobased materials).

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Experience leading or mentoring junior staff or technicians.

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Strong proficiency with analytical equipment, such as chromatography and spectrometry.

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Solid understanding of fermentation-related analyses (e.g., organic acids, lipids, sugars, biomass indicators).

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Knowledge of microbiological analytical methods (e.g., plate counts, microscopy, phenotype identification, enzyme assays).

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Data analysis and interpretation skills.

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Expertise in lipid and fats chemistry, including analytical technologies for lipid characterization and stability.