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New (August 2018) 

Professional interested in biomaterials, who is looking for new challenges  

I am seeking the opportunity to introduce myself as a professional interested in biomaterials, who is looking for new challenges in another EU country. I am a hardworking person committed to team work and company objectives, with 7 years' experience working for different plastics companies within the R&D and Technical departments.

As my CV reflects, I have a background as R&D Laboratory Technician working for 5 years in a PVC Manufacturer Company located in Huesca (Spain). Along this time I gained a progressive experience in analytical techniques and polymerization process as I was responsible of the development and characterization of innovative products based on phthalate-free PVC and biopolymers (PHA and PLA) formulations.

For the last 2 years and a half, I have been working for a bioplastics company situated in Southampton (UK) as a Laboratory technician and being promoted within the first 12 months as Technical support engineer. My responsibilities were mainly laboratory testing of different biomaterials, but I also spent several periods working with the customer assisting in the introduction of new products related to non-woven fabrics on production equipment, supervising the production and providing technical support on site (US and Germany).

Previously and during the summer period, I did several internships in different companies related to my both Food Science and Technology and Chemical Engineering degrees. I mainly worked within the QC department, being responsible for testing and analysing different products related to wine, composite feed and PVC compounds.

My education and my professional experience have honed strong ability to gain a wide range of technical and customer support skills, as well as giving me the opportunity to work closely with a great team of researchers and professionals. I am passionate about biopolymers and all the technologies related and I would love that new job opportunities would allow me to progress in my career within this fascinating field.

Therefore, I do hope that you may take me into consideration for any open position available now or in the future. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing from you.

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New (July 2018) 

European Bioplastics: 

Communications Manager (m/f)
starting from September 2018
(full-time, in Berlin, Germany). 

Job description
European Bioplastics is – despite the small team – the largest bioplastics association worldwide and is the first contact point and knowledge partner for policy makers, industry, research and consumers in all issues and questions surrounding the potentials
of bioplastics for a strong bioeconomy and circular economy in Europe.

As Communication Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all internal and external communications activities of the association, and you will be the first person of contact for press inquiries. Since we operate at European level, English language skills
(ideally) at native-speaker level are indispensable for this role.

• You will further be responsible for the following tasks:
  
• Planning and implementing internal and external communication projects and activities,
  
• Writing texts, press releases, speeches and presentations for the association’s internal and external communication,
  
• Developing communication concepts,
  
• Creating communication material, such as brochures and newsletters,
  
• Managing and maintaining digital communication channels, including content creation and further development of the association’s online communication strategy and activities,
  
• Processing and responding to (press) inquiries,
  
• Managing the association’s internal working group for communication and dialogue,
  
• Support organising of conferences, workshop and ialogue-oriented events.
  

Essential requirements

• You have a relevant university degree and several yars of relevant professional experience in media ad public relations.
  
• You are fluent in English, ideally at native-speaker evel.
  
• You have a feel for scientific topics and can cmmunicate complex issues to different target groups.
  
• Ideally, you also have a good knowledge of the issues surrounding the bioeconomy and a comprehensive overview of the relevant media landscape in Europe and Germany.
  
• You like working in a team and showing initiative, you have a secure and convincing manner as well as strong interpersonal and communicative skills.
  
• You are experienced in professional handling of digital platforms and social media handles (especially Twitter) as well as Office applications, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  

We offer you a versatile and responsible role at the interface of politics and industry, a lot of creative freedom, and a strong network in the bioeconomy in Europe and Germany.
Further information about EUBP is available on our website: 
www.european-bioplastics.org.

We look forward to meeting you! Please send your complete application (including cover letter, CV, certificates and, if applicable, work samples) as well as your earliest possible starting date and desired salary to Hasso von Pogrell 
(info@europeanbioplastics.org) by email (max. 5 MB) by 15 August 2018. We will be happy to answer any further questions at +49 (0)30 2848 2350.

European Bioplastics (EUBP) is the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe along the entire value chain. EUBP is working very closely with bioplastics businesses, EU policy makers, and other key stakeholder groups to ensure a supportive policy and economical framework in Europe for our budding industry to thrive in. Based in the German capital of Berlin, European Bioplastics has been a key player in shaping the policy environment for our industry in Europe for over 20 years.

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New (June 2018) 

Floreon: Technical Sales Specialist with experience of plastics processing

Floreon is an award winning globally patent granted bioplastic. We are seeking a Technical Sales Specialist with experience of plastics processing. The candidate will be sales/ commercially focused with a good understanding of typical thermoplastic processing methods including injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding. Pre-existing contacts from within the plastics industry would be desirable and previous experience working for a plastics producer or distribution company would be a benefit.

The candidate will be willing to travel extensively on a regular basis, meeting with potential customers to qualify new opportunities and lead them through the sales process. This will involve planning, execution and supervision of initial manufacturing trials with potential customers and development partners, capturing any results and feedback and seeing the opportunity through to a successful outcome.

The candidate will be highly motivated and will pro-actively identify organisations within target sectors with which to set up meetings and build strong relationships. They will be capable of capturing the needs of customers and matching these to the appropriate product offering, identifying any further development that may be needed to meet the requirements of the customer.

Although Floreon has undertaken over nine years of R & D development with over £2.5 million of private funding to date, it is at an early stage of commercialisation and candidates will have to adopt a ‘hands on’ role and self-motivation is a key requirement. The position offers a competitive salary and a significant incentives package based on successful outcomes. Interested candidates should send a brief covering letter and/ or CV to: info@floreon.com.

New (May 2018) (Preferably German language)

Manaomea sucht seinen Produktionsleiter!

Manaomea möchte die Welt zum Guten verändern: Unsere Mission beginnt mit Produkten, die selbst Geschichten erzählen. Produkte aus denen neue Häuser zu bauen sind und Gespräche entstehen, die Freude bereiten.

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