Sr Development Fermentation Engineer

Purpose and Key Accountability:​

We are hiring a Sr Development Fermentation Engineer to support our growth in food manufacturing with process optimization, scale up, and operational engineering support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be the technical lead and subject matter expert for process optimization/scale up, commissioning, and technology transfer projects requiring creative solutions to support the rapid growth of the company. Lead or participate in addressing critical issues in fermentation. Help set and execute the strategic and tactical direction in upstream process development and related technologies​

• Assist operations staff with engineering tasks including maintaining, integrating, and troubleshooting fermentation equipment​
• Identify, develop and implement novel upstream technologies required to meet project objectives with respect to productivity, titer, yield and purity, and to deliver material for testing, customer samples and commercial production​
• Participate in a project team responsible for executing successful technology transfer and scale-up of fermentation and recovery processes to pilot and production plants​
• Serve as a resource for Commissioning and Scale-Up activities both for operations and within the Scale-Up team​
• Identify and promote system improvement opportunities.​

Qualifications:​

•  Bachelor degree or M.S. in biochemical Engineering or related discipline​
•  7+ years’ experience in aerobic fermentation technology and process development for bachelors degree or 5+ years with M.S. ​
•  Deep technical acumen and expertise in development, implementation and optimization of fermentation processes that reproduce bench scale results at the pilot plant and manufacturing scales with Commissioning experience preferred.  ​
• Hands on mechanical and electrical experience​
• Experience maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting fermentation equipment​
• Expert level in microbial physiology and cultivation​
• Experienced in off-gas analysis and strong understanding of the physiological state of organisms​
• Highly proficient in developing technology transfer packages​
• Self-starter with strong organizational, analysis, process design, training and general communication skills​

​Physical Requirements:​

• Ability to stand frequently​
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.​
• Ability to bend, twist, and perform hand and arm motions​
• Utilizing ladders and a scissor lift to inspect, break-down, and troubleshoot bioreactor processes​
• Work in wet environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125, annually, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee (for employee-only coverage)401K with company matchGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating HolidaysMonthly reimbursements for personal health and wellness expensesMental health programs at no costParental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and AD&D Equal Employment Opportunity: Eat Meati™ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.About Eat Meati™Based in Boulder, Colorado, Eat Meati™ is on a mission to build Good Energy™ from the ground up. We work closely with Mother Nature to cultivate the complete protein she intended — one that’s been the root of our living world for millennia. We’re connecting and empowering eaters everywhere to evolve energetically. We believe food should be simple, clean, and of course, delicious, which is why grow and nourish our mushroom root to create nutrient-rich, whole food protein everyone can enjoy. Get to know more about Meati™ at meati.com.Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Eat Meati™ a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Meati™ team and the growing plant-based meat category..It's Meati™There's a new meat in town. Made from nutrient-rich mushroom root — aka the energy source Mother Nature intended. Now that's Good Energy™.