Bioprocess engineer

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ABOUT US

What is the most effective way to minimize the environmental footprint of each individual on our planet? By creating solutions that avert climate change and preserve nature but still offer the same comfort we are used to and that everyone loves.

Today, we stand on the cusp of the next revolution in food production and instead of using extremely inefficient livestock to produce food that is build up by nutrients such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, we can simply domesticate microorganisms to do the same job with a much higher conversion rate.

Fermify contributes to this revolution by providing a fully automated production platform to produce dairy proteins. We offer B2B solutions providing an entirely digitized protein platform to manufacture dairy proteins in-house.

One key enabler of our time is precision fermentation that allows to program microbes for the creation of almost any complex organic molecule - including proteins to replace conventional livestock farming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process design of economically viable fermentation process with GRAS organisms
• Design, planning and execution of bench scale fermentation experiments for target protein production in shaking flasks and bioreactors
• Microbial fermentation development to enhance yield, productivity and scalability
• Application of DOE methods for strain and process optimization
• Downstream process using various methods not limited to centrifugation, (micro-)filtration, precipitation etc.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Bioprocess technology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Basic experience with bioreactor technology
• Sensitivity for data analysis and statistical assessment of large data sets (Python, MATLAB®) is advantageous.
• Curiosity and patience to transfer established methods to the emerging field of novel food fermentation
• Experience in managing and executing R&D projects independently from start to end
• A superior command of English
• You should be accustomed to networked, critical, and analytical thinking, be scientifically interested and be able to work in a team respecting tight project timelines.

We promote self-growth and offer a kind work environment. You will join a dynamic and complementary team where everyone is an expert in what we do - including you! We all love science, brainstorming and enjoy a low-hierarchy philosophy. You will take an active part in forming the future of our company - and that of food!

Contact us under eva@fermify.org

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