Would you like a hands-on role in research and technology that helps improve the utilisation of food and marine raw
materials, enhance their quality and extend their shelf life? About the position Nofima is seeking an Engineer/Senior Engineer for a temporary position in the Processing Technology department in Stavanger. The department works with the processing and preservation of food, with particular emphasis on fish, seafood and other marine raw materials. As an Engineer/Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in carrying out research and industry projects. The work will mainly take place in our laboratories and pilot plant, where you will contribute to the planning and execution of experiments and analyses, as well as the follow-up of instruments and equipments. We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in rheology and texture measurements, chemical analyses and protein analyses, preferably combined with experience from laboratory or pilot-scale work within food and biotechnology. No two working days are the same. In addition to laboratory work, you may take part in pilot-scale experiments and research activities at the facilities of our industry partners. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, students and external partners, so it is important that you communicate well and enjoy helping others. Work tasks Your tasks will include: planning, preparing and carrying out analyses and experiments in research projects performing rheological analyses and texture measurements carrying out chemical analyses and protein analyses to examine the quality and composition of food and marine raw materials preparing laboratories, instruments and pilot equipment ahead of experiments taking part in the practical execution of experiments in laboratories and pilot plant performing calibration, checks and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments and pilot equipment contributing to safe laboratory operations through tidiness, cleaning and compliance with HSE procedures We are looking for someone with Master’s degree within chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, food science and technology, or microbiology. Relevant practical experience may compensate for part of the educational requirement a good understanding of and practical experience with laboratory work knowledge of and experience with rheology and/or texture measurements experience with chemical analyses and/or protein analyses an understanding of quality assurance, documentation and good laboratory practice a good understanding of HSE and a proactive attitude towards safety good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian and English good digital skills It is an advantage if you have experience from a research environment or a project-based organisation experience with research trials, analytical work or other knowledge development experience with pilot trials or process scale-up knowledge of the seafood industry, the food industry or the processing of biological raw materials Who are you? To thrive and succeed in this role, we believe that you: are organized, systematic and detail-oriented in your work enjoy hands-on laboratory work and finding good solutions when challenges arise take initiative and actively contribute to progress in projects enjoy both working independently and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams Personal suitability will be given significant weight. Nofima offers At Nofima, you will become part of a leading, interdisciplinary research community within seafood. We work on issues along the entire value chain – from catch and aquaculture to market, consumer and society. We offer exciting professional challenges, which you will solve together with other skilled and dedicated colleagues. We offer competitive terms, good pension and insurance schemes, as well as good canteen facilities at all our locations. You will also become part of an enjoyable and inspiring research environment with unique research facilities at Måltidets hus in Stavanger. If you would like to learn more about the department and our research areas, you can read more about Processing Technology at Nofima HERE. Application Application and submitted documents (see below) must be sent electronically via the application form available on www.jobbnorge.no and the application must include: Presentation Letter CV, with complete overview of education, supervised professional training and professional work Diplomas and certificates 2-3 references with contact information Applicants invited to an interview must bring their original diplomas and certificates. About Nofima ‘Sustainable food for all’ is our vision. This is based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and should underpin everything we do. As an applied and business oriented research institution, we work in a targeted manner on research and development, as well as innovation, that contributes to sustainable food production and good management of resources taken from the land and sea. Nofima is structured into three divisions that conduct research on behalf of all food industries. In many projects, we work across our divisions of Aquaculture, Seafood and Food to provide our customers with the very best food knowledge. Interdisciplinarity also makes daily working life more exciting and rewarding for each individual employee. We often say that our research will make future generations proud. Our head office is in Tromsø, and we also have research departments in Sunndalsøra, Bergen, Stavanger and Ås. We employ around 350 staff and offer competitive terms, and excellent pension and insurance schemes.
