Work at Cyprio company

Company Profile.

Cyprio has been an independent consultancy in the field of bio process technology since 2008 and is located in Groningen. Our employees have a technological, chemical and / or (micro) biological background. They are specialized in dealing with issues in the field of biological and physical wastewater treatment, water management, biological air purification, microbiological safety, biofouling and microbiological corrosion. Our activities mainly concern industry located in the home country and abroad. Cyprio has a state-of-the-art laboratory in which we conduct customer-oriented research and analyzes. We currently work with a team of 5 people, but due to its independent position and good reputation in the market, Cyprio is increasingly involved in larger and more complex assignments in both a national and international field. As such, we are looking for new colleagues!

Company culture.

In its more than fifteen years of existence, Cyprio has become known in the market as an independent consultancy that offers relevant and practically oriented advice based on a down-to-earth Groningen “no-nonsense” mentality. Good accessibility, a flexible attitude, clear communication and a “do what you say” mentality are crucial. Due to our limited company size, we are able to respond quickly to customer questions. In addition, in the event of calamities, we will try to respond / react immediately to minimize the consequences for the client's water treatment. We maintain short lines of communication and work in an open atmosphere, where personal initiative, creativity, sustainable thinking and entrepreneurial spirit are strongly stimulated.

(full-time position (40h/week)  with part-time possible)

We are looking for a motivated starter or experienced project employee to support and/or independently carry out innovative and practically applicable research processes and consultancy work. The following topics are relevant:

1. Troubleshooting of nitrogen removal  in industrial wastewater treatment.
2. Knowledge development in the field of sustainable wastewater treatment techniques.
3. Developing pilot tests on a lab scale (max. 200l reactors) for the development and testing of purification concepts for research and our customers. In addition, we're more and more involved in optimization studies towards treatment of hazardous substances.
4. Monitoring of complex industrial wastewater treatment plants.
5. As a starter you will also be involved in:
   • Assist in complex industrial wastewater treatment plants monitoring. This includes issues such as purification design evaluation, interpretation of purification data, carrying out site visits, sampling and performing on-site measurements, conducting chemical analyzes and / or short laboratory experiments.
   • Conducting inspections of biological air treatment (learning from independently conducting field measurements and mechanical inspections of biological air purification, developing knowledge regarding the design of physical and biological air purification, conducting short laboratory experiments, performing field measurements).
   • Conducting Legionella measurements in air around wastewater treatment plants and water sampling for Legionella monitoring.

As a starter you will be trained under supervision to solve issues in the field of (biological) treatment of waste water and waste gases and you will be involved in the development of new products and services. As an experienced biotech consultant you are expected to initiate and carry out the above activities yourself and, if desired, also carry out acquisitions with (new) customers and maintain your client base.

Your profile

For both positions, you have completed a relevant education at a college or university where you have gained concrete knowledge/experience in the field of waste water and/or air treatment. For the starter function, having practical experience in laboratory work, microbiology tests, process technology and/or chemical technology is an advantage.

Apart from these skills/expertise, we are looking for a team player whose personality fits and matches with those in our small team. In addition to a practical 'can-do' mentality, you also have a creative and analytical ability to solve (complex) issues. A “9 to 5” mentality does not suit you and you think and act result-oriented. We appreciate good communication and social skills and you are fluent in the Dutch and English language in speech and writing (being able to communicate fluently in Dutch is a prerequisite to apply!).

For the experienced consultant position we are looking for a woman or man with at least five years work experience in a comparable position or job. Besides excellent experience with wastewater treatment, some experience with air treatment, chemical technology and microbiology is an advantage. In addition to these skills, you have a creative and analytical mind, a positive attitude to life and good communication and social skills. Obviously you have a drive to work within a relatively small company and you can operate both in a team and independently. For international projects it may be necessary to travel abroad (a few days to 1 or 2 weeks).

What do we offer

In the first instance, Cyprio offers a fixed-term contract for both positions, which will be converted into a permanent appointment if it proves to be suitable. You will receive a competitive salary based on your experience and age and good fringe benefits (education / training, travel allowance, flexible working hours and a pension scheme).

At Cyprio, your commercial targets and output are evaluated annually and your salary adjusted accordingly! A bonus scheme is agreed in consultation (based on net turnover / operating profit).

If you meet our profile and one of the above topics appeals to you, please send your reaction with CV to the management of Cyprio BV, namely mr. Sander Heijs (s.heijs@cyprio.nl). If you want more information, you can also email this address or call me at 050-7119128 or 06-29445446. All responses / applications are treated confidentially in accordance with current privacy legislation. Acquisition in response to these vacancies is not appreciated.