Company Description
At Carbocode, we are dedicated to improving human health and achieving the impossible. Our research center in Germany brings together leading scientists in biotechnology, enzyme technology, and chemistry to advance the science of human sphingolipid production. In Portugal, our experienced development and manufacturing team works to develop and implement technology for scalable and cost-effective production. We push the boundaries of science and create clinical evidence of the health benefits of human sphingolipids in skincare, infant nutrition, and cognitive functioning. Our initial focus is on applications in skincare and infant nutrition.
Role Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Metabolic Engineer to join our 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.
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.
Role Requirements:
* PhD in a relevant field.
* Over 5 years of experience in metabolic engineering.
* Proficiency in heterologous gene expression.
* Expertise in metabolic pathway reconstruction.
* Experience with genetic optimization of yeast
* Industrial experience is a plus.
* Knowledge of oligosaccharide metabolism is a plus.
* Understanding of sphingoid bases/ceramides metabolism is a plus.
* Experience with genome sequencing is a plus.
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
Additional information:
* Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal.
* A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Please, send us - preferably by email - your application, salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to