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At Cocoon, we are proud of the important role we play in supporting not only our partners and customers, but also our employees towards achieving our shared objective: building a better future together.

In our dynamic workplace, you will have the opportunity to be both challenged and supported in your endeavors. We foster an environment that values and encourages the open sharing of ideas, collaboration among talented teams, and the pursuit of ambitious goals.

If you’re seeking a place where you can innovate, grow, and make a positive impact, come and join our team!

Current job opportunities

  • QC Production Technician More

    Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)

    Department: Quality

    Employment type: Full time

    Contract type: Permanent

    Level: Technician

     

    Required Education:

    • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Biotechnology or Higher Technician in laboratory analysis and quality control.

    Experience: 

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control laboratory under QMS.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in executing analytical methods (spectrophotometry, PCR, densitometry, Western Blot, ELISA and microbiological analysis).

    Valuable experience:

    • Monitoring processes
    • Good documentation practices applicable to report preparation, incident management, change controls, CAPA plan, etc.
    • Excel proficiency

     

    Requirements and skills:

    • Initiative, organizational skills, and teamwork
    • Analytical and problem-solving thinking
    • Responsibility, positive attitude, and learning mindset
    • High attention to detail and precision in job execution

     

    The QC Production Technician will be responsible for:

    • Execute chemical and biochemical protein analysis, as well as the validation and verification of analytical methods to ensure accuracy and repeatability
    • Conduct microbiological analysis
    • Supervise and evaluate samples at different stages of the production process
    • Preparation of reagents and materials for analysis
    • Maintain accurate records of all tests and their results, as well as prepare technical reports
    • Material control
    • Internal maintenance and equipment cleaning
    • Support in drafting incidents, non-conformities, as well as in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
    • Ensure that all products and processes comply with relevant regulations
    • Maintenance of internal documentation

     

    Lugar: Derio – Bilbao

    Tipo de empleo: Jornada completa

    Tipo de contrato: Indefinido

     

    Formación:

    • Grado en Química, Bioquímica, Biología o Biotecnología o Técnico superior en

    laboratorio de análisis y control de calidad.

    Experiencia:

    • Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en laboratorio de Control de Calidad bajo SGC.
    • Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en desarrollo de métodos analíticos (espectrofotometría, PCR,

    cultivos celulares, Western Blot, ELISA y análisis microbiológicos).

    Experiencia valorable:

    • Monitoreo de procesos
    • Buenas prácticas de documentación aplicable a elaboración de informes, gestión de

    incidencias, controles de cambios, CAPA plan, etc.

    • Manejo de Excel

    Habilidades y aptitudes:

    • Iniciativa, capacidad de organización y trabajo en equipo
    • Pensamiento analítico y resolutivo
    • Responsabilidad, actitud positiva y mentalidad de aprendizaje
    • Alta atención al detalle y precisión en la ejecución del trabajo

    Funciones:

    • Ejecutar análisis químicos y bioquímicos de proteínas, así como validar y verificar

    métodos analíticos para asegurar su precisión y repetibilidad.

    • Ejecutar análisis microbiológicos.
    • Supervisar y evaluar las muestras en diferentes etapas del proceso de producción
    • Preparación de reactivos y material para análisis
    • Mantener registros precisos de todas las pruebas y sus resultados, así como preparar informes técnicos
    • Control de materiales
    • Mantenimientos internos y limpiezas de equipos
    • Participación y apoyo en la redacción de incidencias, no conformidades, así como en la implementación de acciones correctivas y preventivas
    • Asegurar que todos los productos y procesos cumplan con la normativa pertinente
    • Mantenimiento de listados y documentación interna

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  • Downstream Production Technician More

    Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)

    Department: Downstream

    Employment type: Full time

    Contract type: Indefinite

    Level: Technician

    The Downstream Production Technician will be responsible for:

    • Executing protein production processes in Downstream department using correct equipment, ensuring its correct usage, and maintenance.
    • Following Standard Operating Procedures for equipment maintenance and cleaning
    • Preparing weighing, buffers, solutions, samples, waste management
    • Management of material stock for Downstream processes, such as columns, filters, solutions, etc…
    • Cleaning of the production line

    Requirements and skills:

    • Resourceful
    • Organized individual with positive attitude and commitment
    • Responsible, flexible, and capable of adapting as needed.
    • Proactive in achieving goals and collaborating in a team

    Required Education & Experience:

    • Higher Technician in Laboratory
    • Minimum 1 year experience as an operator in a GMP production plant

    Valuable experience:

    • Experience in protein purification within a GMP environment
    • Skilled in maintaining strict documentation practices
    • Experienced in preparing reports
    • Effective in managing incidents and implementing change controls
    • Proficient in developing CAPA plans to address issues
    • Excel knowledge and management

    Apply Now

  • Entomology Operator More

    Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)
    Department: Insect production
    Employment type: Full time
    Contract Type: Undefined
    Level: Operator

    At Cocoon we are looking for an Insect Operator to join our Entomology team at our industrial plant.

    The Operator will be responsible for:

    • Insect breeding activities to maintain commercial insect colonies
    • Manage insect production to meet production and growth targets
    • Daily tasks for the maintenance of the different areas of the industrial plant where insects production occurs (some weekend work and reasonable additional hours may be required)
    • Collection of production data to ensure the quality of the different processes

    Skills and experience:

    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Learning mindset and a positive attitude
    • Flexible and adaptable nature
    • High level of initiative and teamwork
    • Great attention to detail

    Apply Now

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