Biocant Park

A biotecnologia é mais antiga do que imaginamos e está presente em muitos processos do nosso dia-a-dia. Desde a alimentação ao desenvolvimento de produtos farmacêuticos, energia ou têxteis... como pode Portugal ser mais competitivo na Biotecnologia? Não perca esta bio-conversa no Sociedade Civil. Episódio completo na RTP Play em https://lnkd.in/dEBZ4JEx Convidados Simão Soares, Presidente da P-BIO - Associação Portuguesa de Bioindústria e CEO da empresa de biotecnologia SilicoLife SilicoLife Rui Manuel Amandi De Sousa, CEO e Co-fundador da empresa Stemmatters Stemmatters Helena Vieira, Investigador Coord. Universidade de Aveiro e CESAM Carlos Faro, Assessor do Conselho de Administração da CarboCode e Diretor Científico do Biocant Park Sofia Almeida Pereira, Investigadora Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina #Biotecnologia #Investigacao #Rtp #SociedadeCivil #Informacao  

We're # hiring a Procurement & Logistics Assistant Company: CarboCode Location: Technology Transfer Center, Portugal  Role Overview:  CarboCode SA (www.carbocode.com) is a biotechnology company based in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, specializing in the development of technology for biomolecules, including oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids, and glycoproteins. We are currently looking for a Procurement & Logistics Assistance to join CarboCode’s Technology Transfer Center in Biocant park, dedicated to managing all the logistic operations carried out both Cantanhede and Germany sites. As a Procurement & Logistics assistant, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will join a multidisciplinary team in Cantanhede to assume procurement and inventory management activities, ensuring efficient material flow and supplier relations to meet operational needs. Key Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Procurement: Assist in the acquisition process of materials and services, identify potential suppliers,request quotations. ·      Inventory Management: Monitor and control stock levels, conducting regular inventories to ensure material availability according to demand. ·      Issuing PO’s: Prepare and issue purchase orders (PO’s), following internal approval processes. ·      Supplier Management: Maintain frequent contact with suppliers, track deliveries and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards. ·      Supplier Approval and Evaluation: Participate in the approval and evaluation of suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and cost-effectiveness. Qualifications and requirements: ·      Experience in Procurement, Logistics, Administration, or related fields. ·      Previous experience in purchasing, inventory management, and/or supplier management. ·      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. ·      Familiarity with inventory management systems (ERP) is a plus. ·      Proactive approach to problem-solving and multi-tasking ·      Ability to speak and write English fluently.   What do we offer: ·      Collaborative and dynamic work environment. ·      Competitive salary and additional benefits. How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Biocatalysis Technician Company: CarboCode Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site    Role Overview  CarboCode (www.carbocode.com) is a biotech company active in technology development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules such as oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids and glycoproteins using both in vitro and in vivo biotechnology. Human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecule-based food, cosmetic and health care products despite being at high customer demand are currently not available at the market due to the complexity of their synthesis. CarboCode is a company that aspires to improve human health and well-being by making human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecules widely available. CarboCode core capabilities span a variety of technologies spanning through advanced chemical synthesis, to biocatalysis and biotechnological production. We are seeking a motivated and reliable Biocatalysis Technician to join our innovative biotech company, specializing in the development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules.  Key Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Operate and maintain biocatalysis equipment in our pilot plant. ·      Monitor and control biocatalytic processes. ·      Collect and record data from experiments and production runs. ·      Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards. ·      Collaborate with research and development teams. Qualifications and requirements: ·      Technical diploma from professional school or similar. ·      Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely. ·      Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. ·      Strong communication and teamwork skills. Personal Requirements:  ·      Independent, organized, and proactive way of working.  ·      Commitment, flexibility, and reliability.  ·      Resilience and ability to adapt to changing priorities. ·      Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies. ·      Ability to work in an international team.  ·      High communication skills. What do we can offer: ·      Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. ·      On-the-job training will be provided for specific equipment and processes. ·      A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.   How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Maintenance Operator Role Overview  CarboCode SA (www.carbocode.com) is a biotechnology company based in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, specializing in the development of technology for biomolecules, including oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids, and glycoproteins. We are equipped with a pilot plant for fermentation, downstream processing, and biocatalysis, enabling us to perform scale-up activities and prepare for larger-scale production. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operator to join CarboCode’s Technology Transfer Center in Biocant Park. As a Maintenance Operator, you will join the Engineering & Maintenance Department and a multidisciplinary team in Cantanhede to ensure the integrity, reliability and performance of all equipment and installations, while collaborating to accomplish safety and quality standards and fulfill our company’s vision, goals and policies.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: · Perform corrective, routine and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment. · Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation. · Collaborate with the Head of Maintenance to develop and implement maintenance and calibration plans, schedules and procedures. · Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment logs, and inventory of spare parts. · Ensure compliance with safety/quality regulations and company policies, promoting a safe working environment. · Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems. · Support the optimization of existing technologies and contribute to the selection of new production technologies. · Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations and address any maintenance-related issues promptly. · Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.   Role Requirements: · High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification in mechanical or electrical maintenance is preferred. · Training in mechanical maintenance is preferred. Additional electrical maintenance training is valued · Basic skills using computers and MS Office Intermediate understating of English for reading technical manuals and communication. Personal Requirements: · Independent, organized, and proactive. · Committed, flexible, and reliable. · Skilled at problem solving. · Critical thinker. · Able to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural international team. · Excellent communication skills. What do we offer: · Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. · Interesting, diversified, and challenging position. · Opportunity to work with a wide range of equipment and technologies.   How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Dowstream Technician Company: CarboCode Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site   Role Overview: CarboCode (www.carbocode.com) is a biotech company active in technology development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules such as oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids and glycoproteins using both in vitro and in vivo biotechnology. Human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecule-based food, cosmetic and health care products despite being at high customer demand are currently not available at the market due to the complexity of their synthesis. CarboCode is a company that aspires to improve human health and well-being by making human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecules widely available. CarboCode core capabilities span a variety of technologies spanning through advanced chemical synthesis, to biocatalysis and biotechnological production. We are currently looking for a DSP Technician to join our innovative biotech company, specializing in the development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules. Key Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Operate and maintain DSP equipment in our pilot plant. ·      Monitor and control the DSP processes. ·      Collect and record data from experiments and production runs. ·      Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards. ·      Collaborate with research and development teams. Qualifications and Requirements: ·      Technical diploma from professional school or similar. ·      Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely. ·      Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. ·      Strong communication and teamwork skills. Personal Requirements:  ·      Independent, organized, and proactive way of working. ·      Commitment, flexibility, and reliability. ·      Resilience and ability to adapt to changing priorities. ·      Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies. ·      Ability to work in an international team. ·      High communication skills. What do we offer: ·      Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. ·      On-the-job training will be provided for specific equipment and processes. ·      Opportunity to engage with different processes, equipment, technologies, and downstream operations. ·      A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth. How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Biocatalysis Scientist Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site    Role Overview:  CarboCode (www.carbocode.com) is a biotech company active in technology development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules such as oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids and glycoproteins using both in vitro and in vivo biotechnology. Human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecule-based food, cosmetic and health care products despite being at high customer demand are currently not available at the market due to the complexity of their synthesis. CarboCode is a company that aspires to improve human health and well-being by making human natural lipid and oligosaccharide molecules widely available. CarboCode core capabilities spans a variety of technologies spanning through advanced chemical synthesis, to biocatalysis and biotechnological production. We are seeking a talented and motivated Biocatalysis Scientist to join our Technology Transfer Center team in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. This position is full-time employment, ideally suited for someone who wants to work in a fast-growing international biotech company and an exceptionally dynamic and interdisciplinary team that may include shift work. Key Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Support technology transfer of enzymatic reactions from bench scale to pilot scale and then to industrial scale. ·      Conduct feasibility studies on a pilot scale for biocatalytic reactions by using carbohydrate processing enzymes. ·      Carryout enzymatic processes characterization and validation. ·      Define SOP or Master Technique for the developed processes. Qualifications and requirements: ·      Degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry or similar.  ·      Experience applying carbohydrate active enzymes in biocatalytic synthesis is essential. ·      Experience in enzymatic reactions optimization. ·      Experience in industrial biotechnology and food ingredients production is a plus. ·      Fluent in English and ability to work in an international and dynamic team. Personal Requirements:  ·      Ability to work within interdisciplinary team structures. ·      Independent, structured, and proactive way of working with excellent problem-solving skills. ·      Commitment, flexibility, and reliability. ·      Ability to understand complex matters with a continuous focus on improvement. What do we offer: ·      Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. ·      Interesting, diversified, and challenging position. ·      A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.   How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Quality, Environment and Safety Engineer Company: CarboCode Location: Technology Transfer Center, Portugal Role Overview CarboCode SA (www.carbocode.com) is a biotechnology company based in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, specializing in the development of technology for biomolecules, including oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids, and glycoproteins. We are currently seeking for a Quality, Environment and Safety Engineer to join CarboCode’s Technology Transfer Center in Biocant park, This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable legislation regarding Health, Safety and Environment, promote process safety and the company’s Safety, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Quality policies. Key Duties and Responsibilities ·      Execution/ review environment, health and safety risk assessments and coordination of the implementation of actions to mitigate them - continuous improvement. ·      Reporting to the authorities to comply with applicable legislation. ·      Coordination of auto-protection measures. ·      Coordination with occupational health provider. ·      Waste, EPI and first aid management. ·      Elaboration of QES management system documentation. ·      Training and supervision of activities to ensure compliance with CarboCode’s policies and procedures. ·      Participating in risk assessments, investigations, follow-up on CAPAs, supplier approval and evaluation, change control, document management and other related activities. Role Requirements ·      Degree in biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical-related, or other science/ industry-related fields. ·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality, Environment and/or Safety department (preferably integrated). ·      Preferably with qualification as “Técnico Superior de Segurança no Trabalho nível 6”. ·      Preferably experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IPPC directive/ environmental licensing, Good Manufacturing Practice and/or HACCP. ·      Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office. ·      English writing and verbal communication skills are essential. Personal Requirements ·      Independent, organized, and proactive way of working. ·      Commitment, flexibility, and reliability. ·      Critical thinking. ·      Ability to work in an international team. ·      Excellent communication skills. What do we offer: ·      Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. ·      Interesting, diversified, and challenging position. ·      A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth. How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Analytical Scientist Company: CarboCode Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site   Role Overview CarboCode (www.carbocode.com) is a Biotech company active in technology development of carbohydrate-containing biomolecules such as oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, glycolipids and glycoproteins using both in vitro and in vivo biotechnology. We are currently looking for Analytical Scientists to join CarboCode’s Technology Transfer Center, dedicated to the technology development, production, and commercialization of glycosphingolipids. As an Analytical Scientist, you will join a multidisciplinary team based in Cantanhede to assist in wide range of analytical related activities. Key Duties and Responsibilities ·      Development and validation of analytical methods. ·      Prepare, review, and update technical documentation. ·      Provide analytical support to all units. ·      Characterization of raw materials, intermediates, final products and stability samples. ·      Calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. ·      Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Qualifications and requirements: ·      Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar. ·      Preferably, working knowledge of HS-GC-FID, HPLC-CAD/ELSD. ·      Experience in validation of analytical methods (desirable). ·      Familiarity with Chromeleon Software (desirable). ·      Experience in enzyme analysis would be advantageous. ·      English writing and verbal communication skills are essential. Personal Requirements ·      Independent, structured, and proactive way of working. ·      Commitment, flexibility, and reliability. ·      Ability to work in an international team and high communication skills. What do we offer: ·      Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal. ·      Interesting, diversified, and challenging position. ·      Opportunity to work with various technologies in the analytical field, such as UHPLC, GC, Ion Chromatography, particle size analysis, and more. ·      A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth. How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Junior Metabolic Engineer/Strain Developer in Cantanhede, Portugal. Apply today or share this post with your network. Company: CarboCode Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site About Us: CarboCode is a forward-thinking startup pioneering the development of innovative molecules for the Food and Pharma markets. Our operations span from our research center in Germany to our development and pilot facilities in Portugal. We are dedicated to advancing biotechnology to address industry needs and challenges. Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Metabolic Engineer to join our newly formed Metabolic Engineering group at our Portuguese site. In this role, you will support the implementation and testing of new microbial expression and production systems. You will work closely with a Senior Metabolic Engineer, contributing to development projects and testing your own strains. Additionally, you will collaborate with the fermentation team on strain transfer and scale-up processes. Key Duties and Responsibilities ·      Perform molecular biology tasks under the guidance of the Senior Metabolic Engineer. ·      Generate and test new strains for productivity. ·      Contribute to ongoing research projects. ·      Assist with basic laboratory management tasks. Role Requirements ·      MSc in a relevant field. ·      Research-oriented background. ·      Experience in molecular biology. ·      Knowledge of genetic engineering. ·      Skills in cell culture. Desirable Experience: ·      Familiarity with lab-scale fermentation. ·      Previous professional experience in laboratory work. What do we offer: At CarboCode, you will be part of a pioneering team in metabolic engineering, where your work will contribute to innovative solutions for the Food and Pharma industries. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, the chance to work on exciting projects at the forefront of biotechnology and a full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal.   How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.

We're # hiring a Senior Metabolic Engineer/Strain Developer in Cantanhede, Portugal. Apply today or share this post with your network. Company: CarboCode Location: CarboCode TTC, Portugal Site About Us: CarboCode is a dynamic startup company developing innovative molecules for the Food and Pharma markets. With research facilities in Germany and development and pilot facilities in Portugal, we aim to push the boundaries of biotechnological advancements.   Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Metabolic Engineer to join our newly established Metabolic Engineering group at our Portuguese site. In this key role, you will act as a vital link between the established strains from our German site and contribute your unique development expertise. Your responsibilities will include articulating the group’s projects, collaborating with academic institutions, and driving the reconstruction of existing metabolic pathways while pioneering new ones. Our goal is to expand our process portfolio and enhance production efficiency. Your contributions should lead to reliable, scalable production strains, along with patents and/or scientific publications. Key Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Implement known expression systems into appropriate chassis. ·      Contribute to the development of new expression systems for proprietary molecules. ·      Test and refine newly developed strains. ·      Articulate the metabolic engineering team’s projects. ·      Coordinate with academic collaborators to facilitate research and development efforts.   Minimal Qualifications: ·      PhD in a relevant field. ·      Over 5 years of experience in metabolic engineering. ·      Strong research-oriented background. ·      Proficiency in heterologous gene expression. ·      Expertise in metabolic pathway reconstruction.   Desirable Experience: ·      Industrial experience is a plus. ·      Knowledge of oligosaccharide metabolism. ·      Understanding of sphingoid bases/ceramides metabolism. ·      Experience with genome sequencing.   What do we offer: ·      Competitive salary and benefits package. ·      Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on the Food and Pharma sectors. ·      Collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities for professional development and advancement. ·      Commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. How to Apply: Please, send your application to jobs@carbocode.com, including CV, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to join our team.