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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

  • 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

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  • 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

  • Entomology Production Manager More

    Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)
    Department: Managing Insect production
    Employment type: Full time
    Contract type: Indefinite
    Level: Manager

    We are seeking an experienced Entomology Production Manager to coordinate and oversee the manufacturing of insects. Your role will involve ensuring the efficiency of production lines and the quality of the output.

    You will be reporting to the Head of Entomology and are expected to have a deep knowledge and understanding of production processes. Effective leadership skills to guide your team and personnel towards maximum performance will be key. Your role will also involve frequent decision-making and problem-solving tasks.

    If you are ready for this challenge, we invite you to reach out.

    The Entomology Production Manager will be responsible for:

    • Ensuring compliance with the quality system by the personnel under their charge and in all activities carried out
    • Ensuring proper maintenance of facilities and equipment and compliance with preventive maintenance plans, calibrations and validations and qualifications
    • Guaranteeing the training of the personnel in charge
    • Coordinating with the Head of Entomology in everything related to the breeding and maintenance of the insectary
    • Monitoring production to resolve issues
    • Supervising and evaluate performance of production personnel
    • Ensuring output meets quality standards
    • Enforcing health and safety precautions
    • Identifying the best tools and technologies to help manage workflow and optimizes their implementation and deployment
    • Identifying processes that can improve project efficiency and act as a change agent for them
    • Ensuring internal department workflow and tracking documents up to date
    • Supporting the team on all integrations and proposals

    Requirements and skills:

    • Positive attitude
    • Commitment to the organization
    • Social skills
    • Concern for continuous improvement
    • Proactivity
    • Responsibility
    • Innovation capacity
    • Teamwork
    • Flexibility and adaptability
    • Knowledge of production management
    • Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
    • Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
    • Experience in reporting on key production metrics
    • Outstanding communication ability
    • Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

    Required education & experience:

    • B.S. with 3 years of experience or M.S. / PhD in Entomology, Zoology, Zootechnician or related discipline
    • Experience of at least 3 years in the industrial production of animals, with experience in mass insect breeding
    • Comfortable working with multiple insect species

    Apply Now

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