Solid State Fermentation Scaling Expert

Job description

About KULT FARM KULT FARM makes a true and natural alternative to meat from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach. Our mission 🐠 is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable food system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price. Our planet 🌎 cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population. This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its early days . Tasks We are looking for a responsible, organised individual with a practical approach to work on scaling our solid-state fermentation plant. This is a senior expert role. Previous experience of >2y in scaling solid state fermenetation processes is a must; ideally in food environments. This is a key role within our Barcelona pilot plant, offering a high degree of operational autonomy and direct responsibility for testing and validating scaling mechanisms, experiment design and investment decisions. Requirements Degrees are great, relevant experience is better. This can come in the form of an MSc. or Ph.D. +3 year experience in Mycology, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or any relevant experience A positive attitude and an overflowing motivation Experience in working with strong aseptic conditions required for fungal mycology A track record of willingness to learn, adapt, get stuff done, and be proactive Independence and strong sense of ownership for tasks Excellent written and verbal skills in English Experience in high-speed environments such as consulting or startups can be a plus You will work in a cross-disciplinary Production team with food technologists, biotechnologists, microbiologists, engineers at a cutting-edge technology. Trans-disciplinarity at its peak: we believe invention only happens when you connect dots that are seemingly far apart. A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system A fun, flexible, and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person