Research Assistant - Biocatalysis

EnginZyme is a Swedish venture backed startup building the most general and efficient technology platform for chemical production that the world has ever seen. Founded 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden, we're funded by well-known investors, have been recognised as Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and we are on a mission to transform a $5 trillion industry.

We're looking for a Research Assistant who can join our Biocatalysis team and help support our continued progress. You'll be part of our tight-knit and quick moving R&D group, where cross team collaboration is core to our process development. The successful candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, ideally with a focus on catalysis or biocatalysis.


What you’ll do
Key tasks and responsibilities are:

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to gather data and help solve important challenges for the biocatalysis team
• Setup and analyse experiments within enzyme immobilisation, biocatalysis and reaction engineering to support research programs
• Work with exceptional lab skills to help ensure the lab able to operate at full capacity by maintaining inventories, creating buffer stocks and ordering consumables
• Schedule and plan for maintenance and calibration of key equipment, deal with special waste disposal and help to document and update lab safety protocols

The position is based in Stockholm and may include some traveling for development and training purposes.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to be part of something big and important
• Getting to advance state-of-the-art technology
• Competitive salary and equity in the company
• Start-up mentality. No red tape, lots of responsibility and ownership
• A friendly, very multi-cultural, tight-knit group employing 52 people from 24 different countries
• An environment where you’re free — and expected — to continuously learn and grow
• One of the best cities in the world to live and work, and we offer relocation support and help you get set up. But don't take our word for the quality of life in Stockholm — instead just listen to this guy for five minutes: https://youtu.be/CAkdWUjdJyA

Who you are
We’re looking for someone who is organised, meticulous and putting pride in performing tasks with precision. We think you probably have a Bachelors or MSc in biochemistry/chemistry (or a related field), although this is not a requirement. A number of years of working experience in a commercial lab as well as hands on experience and theoretical knowledge of catalysis are advantageous. Candidates that are truly outstanding with other backgrounds will also be considered.
In terms of personal qualities, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about their work, who gets things done, who wants to push boundaries. And, not least, who is also a friendly, cooperative person. If this describes you, you’ll fit in with the rest of the team!