Lab Technician/Formulation Engineer

Join I-Tech AB, a solid, high-performing team with global reach to continue driving the growth of our barnacle-repellent active agent biotechnology, Selektope® in the marine industry. Selektope® provides a sustainable solution that reduces fuel consumption and green-house gas (GHG) emissions by preventing hard fouling on marine vessels. Our customers are global marine paint companies, who add Selektope® into their anti-fouling paints used by ship operators and shipyards to protect ships from the negative effects of biofouling.
At I-Tech, we are working with tomorrow’s coating solutions for the marine industry. In doing so, we are addressing a significant part of the world’s CO2 emissions every day. We are a small team of experienced chemists with a strong commitment to each other and the cause and we are looking for the same in our new colleague.

This full-time role will be based at the I-Tech AB head-office in Gothenburg Sweden (AstraZeneca BioVentureHub) and will report to the Technical Director. The starting date will be 1st April 2021, or as agreed. More information about I-Tech can be found at www.i-tech.se

RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Lab Technician within I-Tech’s R&D team, your role will be to prepare and test coating prototypes both in the lab and in the sea. In close collaboration with some of the best chemists/engineers in the industry, you will carry out tests of new and existing solutions for a global problem.
Your main tasks will be to:
· Prepare prototype paint formulations for internal testing and supporting the solving of requests from external parties.
· Planning and execution of test packages for fit-for purpose testing.
· Develop and implement new test methods.
· Reporting.
· Quality control of raw materials.
· Support of supply chain.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have a professional training as a Lab Technician, Chemist or Biologist or similar. Furthermore, it is important that you:
· Are structured and systematic in your work approach.
· Have experience in working with wet chemistry, experience in a paint laboratory is of advantage.
· Have an understanding of formulation techniques and raw materials in our technology area would be beneficial.
· Some experience in marine biology is of advantage.
· Are fluent in English, written and spoken.
· Are a team-player.
· Are able to operate and troubleshoot laboratory and testing equipment.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
For more information about this role please contact Markus Hoffmann at markus.hoffmann@I-tech.se.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English. We look forward to receiving your application by 22nd December 2020 to our Office Manager Monica Kettelhoit via info@I-tech.se. Recruitment may progress earlier than the last application date.