About the company:
Nature’s Fynd is a Chicago-based food company creating versatile alternative proteins to nourish the world’s growing population while nurturing the planet. Born out of research conducted for NASA on microbes in Yellowstone National Park, the company’s breakthrough technology produces Fy™. Fy is a new-to-the-world, nutritional fungi protein that only uses a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. We use Fy to make delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat and dairy alternatives.
Nature’s Fynd is a groundbreaking food tech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in the geothermal pools of Yellowstone National Park. Our novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. As the challenge to feed the world’s expanding population grows, our mission is to create amazing foods and materials that provide sustainable choices and nurture the planet.
We’re looking for passionate, driven, and ambitious people to join our fast-growing team.
As a Pilot Plant Technician at Nature’s Fynd, you will be a key member of the Pilot Plant
team. You will be a resource to help operate and understand the equipment within the Pilot facility.
You will be responsible for operating several pieces of Pilot Plant equipment, basic preventative
maintenance, and SOP generation. The Pilot Plant Technician will also be the resident expert in how
pieces of equipment operate, and they will be able to train and direct other employees on how to
safely run the equipment on site. You will work closely with engineers and scientists to develop
procedures in order to run experiments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with scientists and engineers to execute experiments and physically operate the equipment within the given parameters and experimental guidelinesServe as a technical subject matter expert on running the Pilot Plant equipmentGenerate and update SOP’s for equipment in order to run and communicate how to run the equipment appropriatelyTrain other Pilot Plant employees on how to safely operate larger Pilot pieces of equipment; larger fermentors, downstream pasteurizers, spray dryers, centrifuges, etcHelp maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Pilot areaHelp maintenance with the preventative maintenance program for the Pilot PlantWork with maintenance to coordinate and schedule complicated PM’s on large Pilot equipment, perform small PM’s and maintenance on Pilot equipmentRole Requirements:
3+ years in manufacturing experienceExperience with manufacturing, operating manufacturing equipmentAbility to perform basic maintenance tasksPreferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of fermentation, pasteurization, centrifugation, spray dryer, pump, and general manufacturing operationsKnowledge of preventative maintenance systemsKnowledge of process instrumentation, monitoring and statistical process controlKnowledge of commissioning and new equipment handlingKnowledge of SOP development, update, and trainingPersonal Qualifications:
Comfortable working in a startup environment, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm for innovationComfortable working with a smaller team, wearing multiple hats, and helping the team to accomplish goalsEmphasis on personal transparency and accountabilitySelf-motivated with the ability to work independently & with a teamAbility to manage multiple pieces of equipmentDetail-oriented, organized and capacity to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across organizational functionsExhibit a strong sense of professional and personal integrityInherent curiosity and creativity in solving problems to understand how things workAbility to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive informationVersatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically within changing prioritiesPositive, teambuilding mindsetBenefits:
Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Program100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision)Generous Parental leave policyOpportunity to join a company with an aggressive growth trajectory that will revolutionize multiple industriesEngaging and dynamic work culture full of innovation and collaboration with your fellow FyndersCommitment To Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, And Belonging:
Nature’s Fynd views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and valuesEEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law