R&D Specialist Algae Cultivation

Do you have a PhD in plant physiology and can´t get enough of the universe of algae cultivation? Would you like to be part of a successful, science based, company with the mission to bring better health and well-being to people around the world? AstaReal AB has distinguished roots, spinning off from Uppsala University round about 1988. In the early 1990s, AstaReal became the first company in the world to commercially produce natural astaxanthin from microalgae. AstaReal is now looking for a passionate and resourceful Specialist in algae cultivation to their site in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm.


About the role
As our specialist in algae cultivation, you will monitor and seek to optimize the entire production process. You will make sure the algae thrive and grow in a process that is safe and efficient. Initially you will focus on optimizing growing condition but, in due time, you will also be engaged in process and product development. You will be in daily contact with your colleagues in Production, Quality, Supply chain and Sales. You will also have quite some exchanges with your international colleagues within the AstaReal group.
As a part of the R&D steering team you will also be engaged in clinical trials and exciting R&D cooperation’s both internally and externally. You will report to R&D Manager, Pernilla Berg.
Areas of responsibility


Optimizing growth conditions
Process- and product development
Collaboration with R&D community and beyond



Competencies and experiences
You have a PhD in plant physiology or similar relevant background and a keen interest in- and knowledge about cultivation of algae. This might be your first assignment outside the academic world. If you have experience from the food processing industry your application will be even more interesting. In a sense you will be working in a small company but with lots of international influences and opportunities. Therefore, you should thrive in a position with strategically and operationally responsibilities, and daily collaborations with all parts of the organization and important stakeholders to the company. You must enjoy the production environment as much as the lab or office space. As a person you are proactive, curious, collaborative and communicative.


We offer you


An innovative and international work environment
Science based, entrepreneurial culture and way of working
Lots of opportunities for influence and personal development



About AstaReal
The AstaReal Group is a global pioneer and expert in natural astaxanthin cultivation, R&D and clinical science. As a global leader in the market, we recognize our responsibility to educate the world about natural astaxanthin’s outstanding benefits for human health whilst also setting the highest standards of product quality and purity. In 1995, we launched Astaxin – the first human nutritional supplement containing a natural source of astaxanthin https://youtu.be/0fRr8peQO50. Consumers and researchers alike have recognized the superior health benefits of natural astaxanthin, including the Swedish Cross Country Ski Team, who has used Astaxin since 1995.


AstaReal headquarters are found in Nacka Forum just a short drive from the production facility in Gustavsberg. We also have a Lab for Quality and R&D in Uppsala.


AstaReal AB is certified to ISO 9001 and FSSC 2200 and sustainability is part of our DNA. Please pay us a visit on www.astareal.se