Bioprocess technician

Do you believe in the potential of (bio)technology to combat climate change? Do you want your work to make a real impact? At GOA Ventures, we believe seaweed is a key component of a sustainable future. It requires no freshwater or arable land to grow, captures fertilizer and CO₂ from the ocean, and can be used to create products such as food proteins and biogas. With our technology, we contribute to both the energy and protein transitions.

To further develop our company, we are building a seaweed processing facility next to the Oosterschelde in Yerseke, NL, where we will analyse the seasonal composition and processing yields of fresh local seaweeds. We are looking for a hands-on biotechnologist to contribute to daily seaweed processing and process development. Are you that person?

Your responsibilities

• Process seaweed daily
• Perform enzymatic treatment and DSP of seaweed extracts
• Support on equipment maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting
• Work safely and cleanly
• Monitor processing parameters and signal any abnormalities

Candidate profile

We are looking for someone with several (or all) of the following qualities:

• A degree (HBO/WO) in biotechnology, process technology or a related field
• Practical experience with bioprocessing at various scales (laboratory skills are a plus)
• Interest in the blue economy and working with seaweed
• Committed to a safe and clean working environment
• Team player, quick to collaborate with colleagues
• Proficiency in English, Dutch skills are a plus

What we offer  

• Salary up to €36,000 per year (full-time basis), depending on experience
• 20 statutory and 5 non-statutory paid leave days, plus national holidays
• A temporary contract of 1.5 years, with the possibility of extension
• The chance to work on innovative sustainable technology in a passionate, driven team

Interested?

Send us your CV and a short motivation. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to know more before applying, feel free to contact our CTO Fleur de Haas at [email protected]

If this role isn’t the right fit for you, we also have other vacancies open—take a look and see if there’s one that matches your skills and interests!