Fermentation scientist / Bioprocess engineer

About

planetary is powering the bioeconomy. We are a venture capital backed bioeconomy company operating across Switzerland, EU and the UK, building industrial-scale biomanufacturing capacity and fermentation IP globally using our proprietary BioBlocks (TM) platform.

Starting with food, we build, own and operate a network of industrial-scale precision fermentation facilities globally for our partners.
In addition, we produce mycoprotein as a B2B food ingredient using biomass fermentation.

Going forward, planetary will expand its footprint into the development of sustainable, fermentation-based bio-materials and cosmetics.

Job Description

To support the further development of our scientific expertise, planetary is searching for an experienced Fermentation Scientist / Bioprocess Engineer

In this position you will carry out research, development and upscaling for external clients, develop planetary owned IP and support the transition to industrial scale production systems, including:

  • Design and execute experiments on precision fermentation processes involving recombinant yeast and/ or mycelium to maximize key metrics such as yield, productivity, robustness, and scalability at various fermentation scales

  • Develop and optimize side-stream-based fermentation media, feeding regimes and robust, economical, and scalable fermentation processes

  • Design suitable control systems (PAT) for monitoring and control of the process

  • Has some knowledge of cell separation systems and basics of protein purification

  • Works in close collaboration with the CSO and other upstream groups to assist with strategic initiatives and platform development

  • Search, identify, demonstrate, and implement new processes/ technologies/instruments to optimize and automate fermentation workflows

  • Document all trials & conducted analyses in a well organized electronic lab notebook following GDP concepts

  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders through PM platform, meetings and written emails, reports, and presentations

  • Mentor and train junior team members

Preferred Experience

  • BSc with 5+ years, MSc with 2+ years or PhD with experience in biochemical engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field, or a comparable combination of experience and training

  • Prior experience in the development and implementation of robust microbial scale-up processes

  • Knowledgeable in systems and best practices for industrial fermentation, sterility assurance, biomass processing equipment, and process automation

  • Flexible working hours with evening and/or weekend work as required by practical work

  • Preferred: Prior yeast or mycelium fermentation experience for scale-up

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Fribourg
  • Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: > 5 years
  • Occasional remote authorized
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