Job Description

The role will be based in our labs, as part of the chemistry team, working on the downstream processing of algal biomass and quality control of products.  Central to the role will be to help in maintaining laboratory equipment to the appropriate standards and to assist when required on R&D projects.

Main duties and responsibilities

• • Working as part of a team on laboratory to pilot plant-scale to commercial scale to dewater, extract and refine products of interest from microalgae.
  • Ensure products produced meet quality control requirements and maintain appropriate records.
  • To assist in maintenance and development of laboratory equipment to required standards.
  • Supporting the business requirements for method development, identifying and characterising bioactive ingredients using analytical techniques as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC and others
  • Develop an understanding of company’s projects and how they affect the company’s business and products.
  • Clear and timely communication of data
  • Analysing and interpreting experimental data, then making appropriate recommendations.
  • Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team to formulate and execute project research plans.
  • Working independently and flexibly to meet changing demands.
  • Present data-supported conclusions in written and oral reports on progress.
  • Ensure that all company policies and safety practices are followed.

Skills and Qualifications 

The ideal candidate requires a BSc in Chemistry or closely related subject and preferably some relevant industry experience in Chemistry or Biochemistry.  Consideration will also be given to anyone with equivalent qualifications or experience. Must be able to work independently and flexibly and to adapt to changing priorities. English language skills are preferred.

Disclaimer: the above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  AlgaeCytes Limited reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organisational needs as necessary.

About AlgaeCytes

AlgaeCytes Limited is based in state-of-the-art labs at Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent.  The world-class facilities at Discovery Park have attracted a host of international companies from the life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, science and technology sectors. English language skills are preferred.

AlgaeCytes Limited maintains laboratories/offices/pilot production facilities at Discovery Park. AlgaeCytes plans to build a large-scale commercial production facility and additional laboratories in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany. That plant, offices and laboratory are currently expected to be completed and operational in 2026. 

This position will be located at AlgaeCytes headquarters which is currently located at:

AlgaeCytes Limited

Discovery Park House

Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT13 9ND

United Kingdom

Please send covering letter and CV to:

Email: [email protected]