DSP Chemical Engineer

For an innovative start-up in the biotechnology sector, we are looking for a DSP Chemical Engineer (full-time).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of downstream purification and refining strategies for microbial oils and lipids from laboratory development to pilot and manufacturing scale
• Design, optimize, and implement scalable downstream processing workflows and refining processes
• Develop extraction, purification, and product recovery protocols tailored to specific product applications
• Transfer processes from laboratory to pilot and industrial environments and support scale-up activities
• Troubleshoot process challenges and drive continuous improvements in process robustness, efficiency, and sustainability
• Select and evaluate suitable process equipment, refining technologies, and process aids
• Generate and assess experimental data to support process development and decision-making
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across fermentation, analytics, and product development

Profile

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Strong chemical engineering mindset with the ability to independently design, develop, and optimize downstream processes
• Sound experience in downstream processing, process development, purification, refining, and scale-up of biotechnological products
• Expertise in the purification of microbial products, including oils, lipids, proteins, polysaccharides, or small molecules
• Knowledge of refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization, as well as separation technologies including extraction, filtration, centrifugation, and drying
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical process optimization approaches
• Ability to translate laboratory results into scalable, robust, and reproducible pilot or manufacturing processes
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with microbial oils, lipids, or fermentation-derived products is advantageous but not required

Benefits

• Join a fast-growing biotechnology start-up shaping the future of sustainable oils and lipids
• Take ownership of innovative products from laboratory development to commercialisation
• Work closely with experienced scientific leaders and decision-makers
• Be part of an international, collaborative, and English-speaking team
• Contribute to cutting-edge precision fermentation technologies with real-world impact
• Permanent employment contract, competitive salary, flexible working hours, and 28 vacation days