Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Sarstedt
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you plan and conduct application tests, analyze results, communicate with clients, while optimizing processes and operating various process technologies.
Your role in the team
- Planning, execution, and evaluation of application tests at the GEA Application and Technology Center Sarstedt for internal and external customers.
- Close collaboration with clients and internal contacts to understand process requirements, define test plans, and communicate results and recommendations.
- Conducting laboratory and analysis work, including the cultivation of microorganisms and cell cultures as well as sampling and analysis at various stages of testing.
- Preparation, operation, and maintenance of pilot plants, including cleaning and sterilization processes as well as mechanical tasks such as hose connections, filter and impeller replacements.
- Operation of various process technologies, e.g., sterile tanks, bioreactors/fermenters, UHT systems, homogenizers, separators, filtration systems, and spray dryers, in accordance with customer and process requirements.
- Documentation and presentation of test results and insights as well as participation in the continuous improvement of testing methods, processes, and application solutions.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in a technical or scientific field, e.g., biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food technology, or process engineering; degrees with a focus on biotechnology or bioprocess engineering are particularly relevant.
Qualifications
- Knowledge in handling microorganisms or cell cultures, including genetically modified microorganisms, as well as common analytical methods in microbiology, biotechnology, or food technology.
- Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form, as well as strong communication skills in interactions with clients and international teams.
- Willingness to experiment, analytical and solution-oriented thinking, as well as initiative and readiness to get involved in a hands-on pilot plant environment.
Experience
- Practical experience in experimental work at laboratory or pilot scale, ideally in biotechnology, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, or a comparable environment.
- Practical experience with at least one relevant process technology, e.g., bioreactors/fermenters, UHT, homogenization, separation, filtration, or spray drying. Experience with all mentioned technologies is not required.
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What we offer
- Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry.
- 30 days of vacation.
- Individual training and development opportunities within an international technology corporation.
- JobRad, Deutschlandticket and Hansefit.
- Company pension scheme and comprehensive health management.
- Long-term prospects in a growing and future-oriented market.
- Open and cooperative corporate culture with short decision-making processes and international collaboration.
- The position is a hands-on role on-site at our Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt.
- Mobile working is possible in exceptional cases, provided it is compatible with the testing activities and schedules.
- In addition, limited travel to other test sites may be required.
- Depending on customer and process requirements, your flexibility for shift, weekend, and on-call duties is expected.
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Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Higher Take-Home Pay
Health, Fitness & Fun
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About Your Employer
Gea Group AG
GEA is a world-leading technology provider for the food processing industry as well as numerous other industries. The internationally operating company specializes in plants, machines and process technologies as well as components.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production, Engineering Industry
Application Test Engineer
- Location
- Sarstedt
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
