Head of Research & Development Laboratory (m/f/d)

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Head of Research & Development Laboratory (m/f/d)

BluCon Biotech GmbH provides a unique technology by which L-lactic acid can be produced at lowest possible production costs. This will enable the bioplastic PLA (poly lactic acid) to become commercially competitive to fossil fuel based plastics and convert millions of tons of nondegradable plastic waste into biodegradable, environmentally friendly products.

BluCon Biotech was founded in 2017 and operates laboratories on BioCampus Cologne, in collaboration with its Chinese partners in Hangzhou.

In close association with your partner laboratory at BluCon Biotech GmbH in Cologne you will lead the laboratory of Depei Biotechnology Ltd. in Hangzhou, and build up the team from 6 to about 20 people. Our joint business objective is developing the most cost effective upstream and downstream processes for the production of polymer grade lactic acid and the commercialization of this technology. You will oversee laboratory scale and scale up of the fermentation process, development of a robust purification process and establish analytical technologies, all in-house and with external partners.

Area of Responsibility
You lead and develop a highly motivated team of PhDs, engineers and lab technicians, in close cooperation and coordination with BluCon Biotech.
You report to the Chairman of Depei.
You ensure state of the art development of robust fermentation and purification processes for lactic acid production.
You ensure state of the art implementation of analytical technologies.
You continuously assess novel competing technologies in China and internationally.
You strive to reduce development timelines, increase productivity and reduce production costs.
You document and present results internally and externally.
You ensure that collaboration with external partners is carried out in compliance with all internal, national and international procedures, guidelines and regulations.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, biochemical engineering, biotechnology or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in development of fermentation and downstream processes.
Self-driven and highly resilient, hard worker, innovative, seeking ongoing improvements
Team oriented, experienced in international team collaboration
High competence in personnel management, strong leader
Experience in the field of lactic acid production or equivalent.
Willingness to live in Hangzhou, China, and to travel internationally.
Excellent English, spoken and written. Fluent German and/or Chinese are appreciated.
Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Further information
We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application (1-page cover letter explaining the reasons of interest to join our team, curriculum vitae summarizing technical skills, personal goals and extra-scientific passions, certificates concerning your education and your salary expectation). We are looking forward to receiving your application:

BluCon Biotech GmbH
Nattermannallee 1
50829 Köln
email: Andreas.Lischka@blucon-biotech.com