Fermentation Associate

Amai Proteins is the tasty Designer Protein company. Amai (means ‘sweet’ in Japanese) Pro-Protein platform combines: (a) Agile-Integrative Computational Protein Design (AI-CPD) to design proteins that are fit to the mass food market as to stability, taste, and other attributes; (b) precision fermentation production in an array of host organisms and (c) food technology to assess the Designer Proteins and integrate them to consumer-packaged goods. In this framework, Amai assesses numerous proteins in an array of host organisms from small lab-scale to very large industrial scales.

As a Fermentation Scientist, your primary responsibility is to design, execute, and analyze experiments related to fermentation to improve yields, product quality, and process efficiency. The position entails hands-on laboratory work.

Responsibilities:

*Fermentation Process Development: Design, plan, and conduct experiments to develop and optimize fermentation processes to produce various proteins via different host microorganisms.

*Support of the Molecular Biology team with strain screening and selection.

*Process Monitoring and Control: Implement strategies for real-time monitoring and control of fermentation processes.

*Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze experimental data. Summarize findings in technical reports and presentations to share progress and results.

*Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and calibration of fermentation equipment, ensuring that they are in optimal working condition.

*Writing working procedures and SOP’s.

Qualification and skills:

*BSc. In life science/chemical engineering/biotechnology engineering.

*Strong analytical and communication skills.

*Strong problem-solving skills, creativity and adaptability.

*Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

*Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe laboratory environment.