Join the Forefront of the Green Transition: Shape the Future of Biotech with 21st.BIO!
At 21st.BIO, we're not just another biotech company; we are the vanguards of a revolution. Fueled by the determination to shape a more sustainable world, we are developing a technology platform that will profoundly disrupt the global landscape. Our dream? To engineer the future of sustainable foods and materials through the art of fermentation.
We are seeking a Pilot Plant Technician
We are in the process of expanding the capacity of our in-house biotech pilot plant in Søborg. The pilot plant was inaugurated in April 2024; currently we are a team of 2 scientists and 2 technicians, and we are now ready to increase the size of the operating team.
The facility serves the green transition by helping our customers with process optimization and scale-up from lab to industrial scale. The pilot plant operates using different microbial hosts, interacting with different customers to service a wide variety of end-use applications. The facility operates under GMO class 1 and we are working towards food-grade conditions.
Job Summary
You will assist in maintaining and operating our pilot plant counting all relevant unit operation within biotechnology. The bioreactors are ranging from 30 to 1200L in size and generates fermentation broth for further processing, data for upscaling protocols and product samples.
Key contributions include:
- Clean, prepare and maintain equipment, supporting in troubleshooting during and after operation.
- Contribute in all steps of the fermentation process: media preparation, fermentation control and sampling, in collaboration with the associated scientist.
- Operate our wastewater treatment system as well as other auxiliary equipment.
- Record and keep accurate logs on process operations.
- Adhere to all safety and compliance protocols.
Requirements
It is not just what you know, but how you think!
We're looking for someone with the following profile:
- A Laboratory Technician or Process Operator degree with previous work experience in fermentation.
- Good computer skills.
- Not afraid to take initiative and likes to work with process equipment.
- Motivated by a dynamic workplace where projects and tasks are not static and there is a chance to contribute to new systems and workflows.
- Enjoys working in a team with highly motivated colleagues.
- Flexible – processes can sometimes require supervision outside of normal working hours and in weekends.
- Fluency in English.
While your background is important, it's really your mindset we value. Are you agile, service minded, with a can-do attitude and like to take pride in what you do? Can you work collaboratively in an efficient, clean and orderly manner? If yes, we're eager to hear from you.
We are a small team where collaboration is key to the success of our day-to-day activities.
Why 21st.BIO?
We may still be a small company, but we dream big. We're a vibrant consortium of thinkers, researchers, and visionaries bound by the shared dream of a greener tomorrow.
Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and Davis (California), we work with our customers to accelerate the World’s quest for new sustainable food and materials. We build a competitive technology and manufacturing foundation to enable the commercialization of new, innovative products that are more sustainable than traditional offerings.
We support our customers from strain development to scale-up, with the objective of bringing their products successfully to market.
Joining our ranks means
- Personal and professional growth in a hub of innovation and disruptive thinking.
- A nurturing ambiance, where your growth, well-being, and empowerment take center stage.
- The privilege of working alongside a seasoned team of industry experts.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
More info
The position will be located at our site in Copenhagen. If you have any questions about the position or the company, please contact Chief Technology Officer, Thorvald Ullum at t.ullum@21st.bio.
Apply now!
Our search will cease the moment we find the perfect match, so if you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and want to help build a business with the ambition to change the world, apply now!
21st.BIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
21st.BIO –
Helping People Who Change the World
