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Job Title: Bioprocess Production Engineer
Location: Aarberg Switzerland
Start Date: Preferably March 2025 (other dates possible upon consultation)
Compensation: Competitive
Role Overview:
Planetary is seeking an experienced Bioprocess Production Engineer to support the development and scaling of our mycoprotein production facility in Aarberg. The role involves upscaling and operating fermentation processes at our 50k L production site working on both batch and continuous production for internal products and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize and operate mycelium biomass (mycoprotein) fermentation processes at scales from 300L to 50m.
- Participate in routine production of mycoprotein at an industrial scale.
- Support the implementation of a continuous production process for mycoprotein at a 50m scale.
- Work flexible hours as part of a shiftbased production team.
- Follow operational procedures safety protocols and directives from line managers.
- Operate various foodgrade manufacturing equipment under strict quality control standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to fermentation processes.
- Take a handson approach to food ingredient production through industrial fermentation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Passion for impactdriven industrial work scaling alternative protein production.
- BSc MSc or CFC in food technology microbiology fermentation technology process engineering or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in industrial fermentation chemical processes or food manufacturing.
- Handson knowledge of industrial foodgrade manufacturing conditions.
- Strong motivation to work in a startup environment and eagerness to learn new concepts.
- Fluency in German is required; English is an advantage.
About Planetary:
Planetary is powering the bioeconomy by building and operating industrialscale biomanufacturing facilities worldwide. Using our proprietary BioBlocks platform we develop precision fermentation infrastructure for partners in the food biotech and alternative protein sectors. We also produce mycoprotein as a B2B food ingredient through biomass fermentation.
Employment Type
Full Time
