Research Associate in Enzymology - 3 months contract (W/M)

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Lesaffre is seeking a Research Associate in Enzymology for a 3 months contract onsite at LIST in Marcq-en-Barœul, joining the Applied Microbiology and Enzymology team. The role focuses on validating and characterizing enzymes, developing and implementing new enzymatic assays, and delivering results and protocols, often in English. Key requirements include a Master in Biochemistry or enzymology with at least 3 years of hands-on enzyme characterization and assay development, experience with statistical analysis, familiarity with automated analyzers and proteomics, and prior use of a LIMS or ELN. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects, quantify outcomes, and demonstrate teamwork and clear, concise result sharing, aligned with Lesaffre’s mission.

Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Job Description

This position is based at the Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) in a team dedicated to Applied Microbiology and Enzymology (MicroOrganismS Center of Excellence).

The activity is focused on the validation and characterization of enzymes and the development and implementation of new enzymatic assays.

Responsibilities:

- You ensure the development and execution of low and medium throughput enzymatic tests. You perform enzyme validation and characterization in complex matrixes.

- You set up the experiments and carry out the tests until the writing of the results and protocols. You can analyse, synthetise and present the results to the project team (in English if needed).

- Your sense of innovation makes you monitor the new technologies and substrates related to enzyme activity assessment and characterization.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Biochemistry or enzymology. You have at least 3 years of experience in the enzyme field.
• Theoretical knowledge and significant practical experience in enzyme characterization and enzymatic assay development, with the use of statistical tools. The use of automated analyzer and knowledge on proteomics are desired.
• You have already been using a LIMS or an ELN in a previous position.
• Well organized in your daily work, you have strong analytical skills and a critical thinking regarding results of assays. You enjoy working in the lab, handling your owm experiments.
• You have good communication skills, you like synthetizing, sharing and presenting your results.
• Team player, you are comfortable with transversal way of working.

Additional Information

Joining Lesaffre, it is : 

• Joining a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet, 
• Evolving in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context 

 At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.