Bioprocess Production Engineer
Planetary
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