Research Chemist – Biocatalysis

About the role

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. The Research Chemist / Senior Research Chemist – Biocatalysis leads research and technology development activities for enzyme-based catalyst systems within Technip Energies Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C). The role develops, evaluates, optimizes, and characterizes immobilized enzyme technologies to support sustainable chemical manufacturing, renewable fuels, food ingredients, and other industrial applications. Working across R&D, Operations, Commercial, customers, and external partners, the position advances projects from experimental design and laboratory validation through scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization. The role serves as a technical resource in enzyme catalysis and contributes to new product development, scientific innovation, and intellectual property generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and optimization of enzyme-based catalysts, with particular emphasis on immobilized enzyme systems.
• Design and execute experimental programs examining enzyme activity, kinetics, stability, and structure–performance relationships.
• Investigate immobilization techniques, carrier materials, enzyme–support interactions, and catalyst preparation methods to improve performance.
• Develop analytical methods, test protocols, and quality procedures for biocatalyst evaluation and characterization.
• Interpret experimental results, perform statistical analysis, and recommend next steps for product development and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for new biocatalyst products, technologies, industrial applications, and improved methodologies.
• Support laboratory-to-pilot scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial implementation of biocatalytic processes.
• Provide technical support for customer evaluations, product testing, and commercialization initiatives.
• Contribute to intellectual property through invention disclosures, patent activity, and technical publications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in enzyme catalysis, enzyme immobilization, and biocatalyst applications.
• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary programs spanning chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, and engineering.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior scientists; promote sound experimental design and reproducible data.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Commercial, external partners, and customers to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor scientific advances in enzyme engineering, immobilization technologies, and biocatalytic process development.
• Improve laboratory capabilities, experimental workflows, and analytical methods to support biocatalyst research programs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental data, technical