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As an employee-owned company, we are fully transparent in the running of our business and include our staff in key decisions at all times. This has fostered a culture of trust and empowerment that has proven invaluable to the delivery of our work for our clients.

Due to company growth, we want to expand our team of consultants and we are looking for a graduate with 4-5 years industrial experience in a science or technology role in the biotechnology, life sciences or related sectors. The consultant will work on a portfolio of projects for public, private and research sector clients, collaborating with other consultants where appropriate. These can range from small studies, working on a one-to-one basis with a client, to large, complex projects involving many partners across Europe.

Typical projects include assessing the market demand for new or emerging technologies; evaluating research and development proposal applications for grant funding; helping companies to write research and development grant applications; and working with public sector organisations to develop initiatives to support company innovation, business growth and economic development.

This exciting and challenging role will help you to build on your technical knowledge and develop new business skills.

We are seeking someone who has:

• A relevant engineering qualification (at degree or post graduate level)
• The ability to work independently and to tight deadlines
• The capability to engage with people in business and the public sector
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Report writing skills
• The flexibility to respond to the needs of a dynamic, employee owned company

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including pension and discretionary annual bonus.

How to apply

Please apply via LinkedIn or by email at resource@optimat.co.uk with a copy of your CV.