Industrial/chemical engineer (H/M)

What you will do

In this role, you will be responsible for the operation and continuous development of a newly established pilot plant for microbial protein production. The facility includes multiple mixing tanks, a 200 L bioreactor for microbial fermentation, a continuous centrifuge, a spray dryer, and an automated CIP system.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all pilot plant equipment, including upstream and downstream processing units.
• Perform cleaning (CIP) and sterilization (SIP) of the equipment.
• Monitor fermentation processes and accurately record process parameters and performance data.
• Support senior scientists in microbial biomass and enzyme production projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and operational protocols.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the safe and efficient operation of pilot plant equipment.

Additional responsibilities

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