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

Bio Blocks

(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 B2 B 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

The Role

To support the further development of our mycoprotein production facility, planetary is searching for an experienced (Bio)-process engineer with proven industrial experience to support us at our 50k L production site in Aarberg, canton of Bern. In this position you will carry out development, upscaling and production up to 50k L for external clients and internal products in batch and continuous production.

The Position

Further optimize and operate our mycelium biomass (mycoprotein) fermentation process from 300 to 50m3 scale
Involves routine production of mycoprotein at 50m3 scale
Be part of a team involved in the implementation of a continuous production process for mycoprotein at 50m3 scale
Requires flexible working hours involving being part of a team involved in shift working
Requires strong discipline and ability to follow directives from line managers
Requires ability to operate a range of equipment and utilities under carefully controlled food grade conditions.
Involves ability to trouble-shoot and resolve technical problems
Involves a very hands-on, practical approach to fermentation processes for food ingredient production

Preferred Experience

Motivated to join an impact-focused industrial firm, seeking to do well by doing good and scaling up the alternative protein industry.
BSc, MSc or CFC in a suitable field of food technology, microbiology, fermentation technology, process engineering or related field
3 or more years of prior experience in the development and implementation of robust industrial fermentation or chemical processes
Hands-on experience and knowledge of industrial manufacturing conditions for food manufacturing.
Strongly motivated to work within start-up, team environment and desire to learn new concepts and ideas
Good command in German is a plus.

Additional Information

Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: 18 March 2025
Location: Aarberg
Experience: > 3 years

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