We are developing real meat - cultivated directly from animal cells !
Our mission is to provide delicious, high quality cultivated meat at a fair price.
Better for people, animals and the planet.
Our vision is to become a household brand for cultivated meat, thereby accelerating the transition to a global food system that is environmentally, ethically and economically sustainable.
About us
We are a fast growing, innovative, and ambitious food technology company developing real meat - cultivated directly from animal cells. Our mission is to provide delicious, high quality cultivated meat at a fair price. Better for people, animals and the planet.
Our vision is to become a household brand for cultivated meat, thereby accelerating the transition to a global food system that is environmentally, ethically and economically sustainable.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work and shape something big & meaningful? We are always seeking new and curious minds to join us at
MIRAI Foods.
We look forward to hearing from you! Please click on “apply for this job” to submit a complete application, including CV, cover letter, references and degree certificates.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability, in accordance with applicable law.
What we offer
The opportunity to work and shape something big & meaningful: provide the world with sustainable proteins – without the downsides of industrial farmingContribute to bringing cultured meat to market: have the unique influence and impact in the future of our global food system Ownership and responsibility: be in charge of how you deliver your work and set the standard for the rest of the companyYoung, dynamic and experienced team: work together with professionals with many years of experience across multiple sectors & industriesYour responsibilities
Optimize the stem cell proliferation in bioreactors with and without microcarriersContribute towards bioreactor design and setup to establish optimum conditionsUse advanced data analytics to optimize the usage of media components and other process parametersEstablish an optimized and robust seed train to maximize the production of stem cellsDefine Upstream Processing (USP) parameters and benchmark them for transferring to the pilot plantMaintain multiple bioreactors and associated equipmentGrow cells on a regular basis to be used for production of cultivated meatWe are looking for
Motivated, committed and easy to work with – we encourage applicants from diverse backgroundsAdaptive mindset: our challenges change regularly – no workday is alikeResult oriented: recognizes which results are important and what is required to achieve them Self-starter and organized: You take the initiative & structure your work self-sufficientlyCultural alignment: We are fast, dynamic, open, respectful, professional, customer-oriented Fluency in English is required additional knowledge in German is a plusAdditional Requirements
Bachelor or master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess or Chemical Engineering with emphasis on upscaling mammalian cell cultureMinimum of 2 years of relevant work experience including at least 1 year of working in primary cell culture and stem cells in bioreactors (0.5L – 20L) is essentialHands-on experience in determining the USP parameters and optimizing them to enhance the yield is requiredFamiliarity with bioreactor component design and their influence on the bioprocess will be a plusExperience in working with stem cells in 3 D cultivation systems is a big plusPreferably experience in biological assays: RT-qPCR, ELISA, protein quantification, and others