Design engineer F/H in characterisation of bio-based molecules and products

We are looking for a design engineer to join the ‘Transformations Intégrées de la Matière Renouvelable’ joint research unit (TIMR UTC-ESCOM) as part of the CPER BiHauts Eco de France project.

This project focuses on plant and microbial bioresources and technological innovation for the bioeconomy in the Hauts-de-France region. It is funded by the CPER 2021-2027 programme.

Your role will be to take part in research into the characterisation of biobased molecules and products from various eco-processes for extracting or transforming biomass. To do this, you will be part of the research unit's technical and technological support unit, managing the chromatographic analytical equipment (gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography) and taking part in discussions on its development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to :

• Actively participate in the design and implementation of innovative projects that contribute to technological progress

• Work with a dynamic and passionate team, encouraging exchanges and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to the development of sustainable solutions that respect the environment, in line with current sustainable development issues

• Work in a stimulating environment that fosters professional fulfilment and offers opportunities for learning and personal development.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the HPLC and GC equipment used to characterise biomass products

• Implement best practice procedures and train users of this equipment

• Set up experiments and develop new methodologies

• Summarise, present and write up progress reports.

Additional information

Experience

This position could be a first professional experience for a candidate with an engineering or master's degree in chemistry and/or process engineering.

Type of contract and expected date of recruitment

Fixed-term contract, immediate recruitment, expected to last 12 months

Monthly salary

Depending on experience and funding

Hours worked

37 hours and 30 minutes/week - 1,607 hours/year

Working environment and context

The work is carried out within the Industrial Process Engineering department - Integrated Transformations of Renewable Materials joint research unit (TIMR UTC-ESCOM). The purpose of the TIMR laboratory is to develop, validate and implement knowledge and know-how for renewable material transformation processes and reactions. The research activities are in line with scientific and technological issues, as well as current societal challenges linked to optimising the use of resources and renewing industrial processes, in line with a sustainable development approach. https://timr.utc.fr/

The person recruited will be required to work in collaboration with the team's teacher-researchers, PhD students and trainees. He/she will report to the project leaders and maintain regular dialogue with them.

The project will involve travel to meetings and events in the Hauts de France region.

Skills

Knowledge

• Chemistry (master's degree)

• Characterisation by gas and liquid chromatography

• Written and oral expression techniques

• Oral and written presentation techniques

• English language: B2 to C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Operational skills

• Conduct experiments

• Write analysis reports and summary documents in English

• Work in a multidisciplinary environment

• Working as part of a team

Behavioural skills

• Organisational skills

• initiative

• ability to listen

• good interpersonal skills

• Ability to conceptualise

• adaptability.

Diploma, training and qualifications

Degree: Engineer or Master

Field of training: chemistry, process engineering