Project Engineer Biotech

Wondelgem, Belgium

Avecom's expertise, which has been actively expanding through 30 years of applied industry-aimed research, is focused on microbial processes in two key areas: waste stream valorisation & remediation.

Both in B2B projects for enterprises of all sizes, nationally and internationally, as well as in more than 15 EU-funded research projects, our lab to demo scale infrastructure and our expert team have developed products, applications and technology at the forefront of effective environmental agency and the quest for a circular bioeconomy.

In order to help more companies on their mission towards sustainable processes, we are looking for a Project Engineer!


Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise

In this role you will:

  • Set up and manage projects on waste stream valorisation and remediation
  • Design research & experiments to solve industrial challenges
  • Help clients scale up and optimize their processes
  • Deliver complete and actionable reports         Communicate effectively on your progress, towards clients & colleagues
  • Solve novel questions through creative & cost effective solutions
  • Perform routine analyses & assist in lab work when necessary
  • Spot opportunities to further assist clients in reaching their sustainability goals
  • Keep an eye out on partners to collaborate with on innovative research projects

You will enjoy working at Avecom if:

  • You are a Master of Bioscience Engineering (or equivalent through experience)
  • You’ve had a first experience working in the private sector
  • You thrive in an industry-facing applied R&D environment
  • You are service minded
  • You like working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • You like dividing your time between your desk and the bench
  • You prefer working in an SME environment
  • You get along well with Office & GDrive
  • You can speak your mind and write down your thoughts in English & Dutch
  • You care as much about the small details as about the grand scheme of things
  • You never compromise on the quality of your work
  • You are ferociously curious and want to keep learning
  • You are more inclined to say ‘I don’t know, let’s find out’ instead of simply ‘No’

In return you can expect:

  • A competitive salary based on your experience and expertise in our field
  • Personal goals to qualify for a yearly bonus and additional responsibilities
  • Benefits such as meal vouchers, group & hospitalisation insurance
  • A 40-hour workweek with flexible hours
  • 20 days of annual leave supplemented with 12 ADV-days
  • A small but highly effective and knowledgeable international team
  • A seat at the table to help shape and grow the company
  • Annual teambuilding and informal gatherings
  • FFF (French Fries Fridays)