Biocatalysis Scientist

  • Full-time

Company Description

CarboCode Germany GmbH (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 of being at high customer demand are currently not available at the market due to the complexity of their synthesis. CarboCode is a company that aspiring to improve human health and wellbeing 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 currently looking for a Biocatalysis Scientist to join our R&D team in Konstanz, Germany. This position is a full-time employment, ideally suited for someone who wants to work in a fast-growing international biotech company and exceptionally dynamic and interdisciplinary team.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct feasibility studies for biocatalytic reactions by using carbohydrate processing enzymes
  • Discovery of (new) enzymes suitable for biocatalytic glycosylation and other desired reactions
  • Work with chemistry team on implementation of enzymes into chemical synthetic routes
  • Identify enzyme candidates for protein engineering
  • Work on enzyme formulation and immobilization projects
  • Realize enzymatic production of complex molecules from mg to kg scale
  • Support transfer of enzymatic reactions to pilot scale production
  • Support activities on securing IP

Qualifications

Qualifications and requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent in enzymology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related fields dealing with enzymes
  • Experience applying carbohydrate active enzymes in biocatalytic synthesis is essential
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and using suitable analytical methods (e.g. HPLC)
  • Documented experience in optimization of enzymatic reactions
  • Experience in expression and formulation of recombinant enzymes is a plus
  • Experience in industrial biotechnology and production of fine/specialty/pharmaceutical chemicals is a plus
  • Fluent in English and ability to work in an international and dynamic team
  • Ability to work within interdisciplinary team structures
  • Broad scientific skills and willingness to deal with various scientific topics
  • 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

What we can offer you:

  • Full time employment with good contractual conditions in Konstanz, Germany
  • Interesting, diversified, and challenging position
  • A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth

The Location: ​​​​​​​The work will be performed at CarboCode’s site in Konstanz