Senior Soil Remediation Engineer

---base:meta-keywords:meta-viewport: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0title: Senior Soil Remediation Engineer--- Senior Soil Remediation Engineer================================About the job------------- **Start date:** 03\.01\.2027 (flexible)**Work location:** Wagistrasse 18, Schlieren \- in personApply by 01\.12\.2026 **Role Overview**We are looking for an experienced **Soil Remediation Engineer** to lead the development and field application of microbial solutions for the remediation of PFAS in contaminated soils. You will design and run PFAS bioremediation projects from lab pilots to field\-scale trials and full decontamination of contaminated sites and work closely with clients and regulators to deliver scalable bioremediation solutions. **Key responsibilities*** Lead the design and execution of **lab and field\-scale soil remediation projects**, testing and optimizing CellX's bacterial solutions on contaminated soil matrices in the lab and on site (e.g., industrial sites, landfill soils, agricultural land)* Develop experimental and remediation strategies adapted to **variable and complex soil matrices** and translate client and site requirements into **experimental designs, remediation strategies, and technical deliverables.*** Assemble and adapt **microbial consortia for biodegradation** of PFAS in soil* Apply targeted molecular and sequencing approaches (e.g., 16S rRNA, qPCR, WGS) to characterize soil microbial communities and track key degraders* Set up, operate, and optimize **ex\-situ and in\-situ bioremediation systems** (e.g., biopiles, in situ bioremediation slurry\-phase bioreactors)* Monitor and control key process parameters (moisture, pH, oxygen, temperature, nutrient availability, contaminant levels)* Plan and interpret analytics (e.g., LC\-MS/MS) in collaboration with our analytics unit to track degradation performance* Support permitting, reporting, and regulatory interactions related to contaminated site remediation* Collaborate closely with internal teams (R\&D, analytics) and external partners to advance and scale solutions**Your profile****Required qualifications*** **MSc or PhD** in Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, Microbiology, Bio\-chemical Engineering, or a related field, **with several years (5\+) of industry experience** in the remediation of xenobiotics in soil* Strong, hands\-on **industry track record in soil bioremediation**, ideally including project management of full scale remediation projects* Proven...

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