MicroHarvest GmbH

Biotechnology Research

11-50

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Portugal

Would you love to combine your background and motivation to work in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant? Then join us and tackle development challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible. Work in an energetic, highly ambitious, and international startup environment designing the processes and factories of tomorrow. Let’s change the world together!

## Tasks

*   Enroll in our ongoing product and process development & optimization trials.
*   Operate and maintain bioprocessing equipment, including pilot-scale reactors, upstream and downstream equipment, and utilities.
*   Plan and supervise routine infrastructure maintenance operations: trial setup; equipment preparation; CIP; deep clean.
*   Execute internal equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks by identifying and solving issues with equipment and processes.
*   Support in monitoring bioprocesses by performing in-process control (IPC) during fermentation trials and downstream processes, including sampling and assisting in lab analytics.
*   Adhere to and suggest improvements for existing SOPs and guidelines.
*   Ensure full process traceability, including maintaining detailed trial records and logs.

## Requirements

Educational Background

*   Minimum EQF Level 4 in one of the following fields:

*   Biotechnology / Chemistry / Biochemistry
*   Industrial Production
*   Mechanical Engineering
*   Other related technical fields

*   Higher education is appreciated but not mandatory.

Professional Experience

*   Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments such as:

*   Biotechnology, chemical or pharmaceutical production
*   Food/beverage or agri-food industries

*   Practical experience in equipment mechanics or maintenance is a (big!) plus.
*   Candidates with mechanics or related backgrounds must demonstrate direct experience in biotech or agri-food manufacturing settings.

Skills & Attributes

*   Basic understanding of GMP and Lean principles is a plus.
*   Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team.
*   Availability to work in shifts.
*   Strong motivation to contribute to sustainability and food system innovation.
*   Fluency in English (spoken and written).

## Benefits

*   Hands-on ownership from day one; your ideas will shape how we scale our processes.
*   Permanent employment contract with compensation aligned with expertise, technical skills and added value to the team and the company.
*   Meal allowance and public transportation pass  

*   Growth and development opportunities within the team and the company.
*   Supportive learning environment with professional guidance.
*   An inclusive culture where diverse voices are celebrated.

​​​​​​ _At_ MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest _respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position._

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Professional / Experienced

Would you love to combine your background and motivation to work in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant? Then join us and tackle development challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible. Work in an energetic, highly ambitious, and international startup environment designing the processes and factories of tomorrow. Let’s change the world together!
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Enroll in our ongoing product and process development &amp; optimization trials.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain bioprocessing equipment, including pilot-scale reactors, upstream and downstream equipment, and utilities.</li>
<li>Plan and supervise routine infrastructure maintenance operations: trial setup; equipment preparation; CIP; deep clean.</li>
<li>Execute internal equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks by identifying and solving issues with equipment and processes.</li>
<li>Support in monitoring bioprocesses by performing in-process control (IPC) during fermentation trials and downstream processes, including sampling and assisting in lab analytics.</li>
<li>Adhere to and suggest improvements for existing SOPs and guidelines.</li>
<li>Ensure full process traceability, including maintaining detailed trial records and logs.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
Educational Background
<ul>
<li>Minimum EQF Level 4 in one of the following fields:
</li>
<li>Biotechnology / Chemistry / Biochemistry
</li>
<li>Industrial Production
</li>
<li>Mechanical Engineering
</li>
<li>Other related technical fields
</li>
<li>Higher education is appreciated but not mandatory.
</li>
</ul>
Professional Experience
<ul>
<li>Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments such as:
</li>
<li>Biotechnology, chemical or pharmaceutical production
</li>
<li>Food/beverage or agri-food industries
</li>
<li>Practical experience in equipment mechanics or maintenance is a (big!) plus.
</li>
<li>Candidates with mechanics or related backgrounds must demonstrate direct experience in biotech or agri-food manufacturing settings.
</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Attributes
<ul>
<li>Basic understanding of GMP and Lean principles is a plus.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team.</li>
<li>Availability to work in shifts.</li>
<li>Strong motivation to contribute to sustainability and food system innovation.</li>
<li>Fluency in English (spoken and written).</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Hands-on ownership from day one; your ideas will shape how we scale our processes.
</li>
<li>Permanent employment contract with compensation aligned with expertise, technical skills and added value to the team and the company.
</li>
<li>Meal allowance and public transportation pass 
</li>
<li>Growth and development opportunities within the team and the company.
</li>
<li>Supportive learning environment with professional guidance.
</li>
<li>An inclusive culture where diverse voices are celebrated.
</li>
</ul>
​​​​​​ At MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.

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