Bioprocess Engineer

We are seeking a talented and innovative Bioprocess Engineer to join our growing team at the forefront of cellular agriculture. As a key member of our R&D team, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing bioprocesses for the production of cultivated cacao products. Please see description below.

Responsibilities

•Design, develop, and optimize bioprocesses for the cultivation of cacao cells at various scales

•Lead projects to improve cell growth and product quality as agreed on

•Design and select appropriate equipment for bioprocess production

•Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure product consistency and safety

•Analyze data and prepare technical reports to support process development and optimization

•Stay updated on cutting-edge biotechnology advancements and apply them to our processes

•Write and validate SOPs

•Work according to the company’s SOPs and policies

•Support other work across the company

•Train colleagues

Requirements:

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioprocess Engineering, life science, or a related field

•3+ years of experience in bioprocess development, preferably in cellular agriculture or bioprocessing

•Strong knowledge of cell culture techniques, bioreactor operations, and downstream processing

•Experience with scale-up and process transfer from lab to pilot scale

•Experience with plant cell culture and tissue engineering- advantage

•Knowledge of bioinformatics tools for process optimization- advantage

•Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis- advantage

•Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for food production- advantage

•Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

•Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

•Competent in understanding and following protocols and procedures

•Effective communication and collaboration abilities

•A strong team-player

•Capable of working independently