Key Skills

Job Description

Qualifications: Academic background in fermentation, biotechnology, analytical (bio)chemistry, (bio)chemical product development and chemical engineering. 1-5 years of relevant working experience in technical, commercial and/or industrial setting Analytics: at least HPLC, GC, IC & photo-spectrometry to understand process performance and product quality. Preferably also hands-on experience with NMR and MS. (Bio)chemical engineering principles at hand, to come to innovative solutions High affinity with microbial processes, preferably industrial fermentation experience Excellent Python and/or Excel skills to harvest and visualize results Setting up accurate mass balances, to evaluate process efficiency Make a techno economic process analysis of OPEX and CAPEX An European approved drivers license Responsibilities: Create and maintain accurate planning and experimentation Ensure critical details are not overseen and numbers add up Deal effectively with setbacks, get stronger from each failure Be genuinely open to new ideas and feedback on content or performance Collaborates extensively with the rest of the team, including tech and business dev and communicates effectively Take care of the microbial, chemical and physical experiments. Be willing to put in extra hours if necessary to complete tasks Collaborate with our team on innovative projects at the intersection of fashion and technology. Leverage your project management skills to drive successful project outcomes. Apply your technical knowledge to solve complex challenges. Develop and execute strategies that align with our company's mission and goals. Contribute to our culture of innovation and sustainability. About Us: At BioFashionTech, we believe that by reducing environmental impact, we can redefine the future of fashion. Our team is at the forefront of revolutionizing the fashion industry through the integration of cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. Our mission is to drive innovation, while finding innovative solutions for challenges of the modern world and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to our mission. How to Apply: If you are a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial individual with a passion for project management and technology, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a brief two-minute video introducing yourself to our email [email protected]. In the video, please share why you are applying for this role, how your skills align with our requirements, and what excites you about the prospect of working with BioFashionTech. At BioFashionTech, we believe in diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you feel excited about this opportunity, but you think that you don’t match all the criteria, we anchorage you to apply anyway. Think about which relevant transferable skills you have that could be of use in such a role. Join us in reshaping the future of fashion! BioFashionTech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Core Responsibilities

Plan and conduct microbial, chemical, and physical experiments, maintain accurate records and mass balances, and assess process efficiency and product quality. Collaborate with technical and business development teams on innovative fashion technology projects, applying project management and technical expertise to advance the company’s sustainability mission.

Requirements

Candidates should have an academic background in fermentation, biotechnology, analytical or biochemical chemistry, biochemical product development, or chemical engineering, with 1–5 years of relevant experience. They should have analytical instrument experience, strong Python and/or Excel skills, knowledge of microbial processes and mass balances, and a European-approved driver’s license; industrial fermentation, NMR, and mass spectrometry experience are preferred.