AI + Biology for sustainable ingredients

Join SilicoLife, a cutting-edge biotechnology company on a mission to harness the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. With over a decade of expertise and proprietary technologies, SilicoLife has been at the forefront of biotechnology innovation and is now poised to become a product-focused company in the high-growth supplements market (we received a Series A investment of 9.8 million euros).

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for the role of Bioprocess Engineer in our dynamic team. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in modeling, optimizing and scaling up bioprocesses, ensuring the efficient production of valuable compounds using microorganisms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of biotechnology and contribute to bringing our cutting-edge technologies to market.

What’s the Job?

As a Bioprocess Engineer at SilicoLife, you will be deeply involved in both theoretical and lab work:

1. Design and Optimize Bioprocesses: Develop new fermentation processes, including preparation of cell banks, generating inocula, run fermentation trials, from mL scale trials in shake-flasks to trials in fully controlled bioreactors (benchscale). Work will also require to prepare cultivation media and process samples.  Apply your expertise to improve fermentation, downstream processing, and recovery processes.
2. Scale-Up Production: Lead efforts to scale up fermentation and bioprocessing activities from the laboratory to pilot and production scales together with 3rd parties/partners. Ensure efficient and cost-effective production processes.
3. Bioreactor Operation: Oversee the operation and maintenance of bioreactors and other relevant equipment. Monitor and control key process parameters to maximize product yield and quality.
4. Process Development: Continuously improve bioprocessing techniques and strategies, implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity, yield, and sustainability.
5. Data Analysis: Collaborate with our bioanalysis teams to analyze process data, identify trends, and integrate data-driven insights into process optimization. Definition of process milestones and expected TYRs.
6. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of product quality and safety through rigorous quality control and assurance practices.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including strain engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and modeling, to achieve project objectives.
8. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders, providing both summary and detailed technical information to support project decision-making.
9. Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in bioprocessing technologies and methodologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance our processes and products.

Requirements

• Degree in relevant field (Ph.D. preferred or Master with industrial experience)
• Hands-on experience in bioprocess development for small molecules production
• Strong background in bioprocess design and equipment operation
• Proficiency in process scale-up and optimization
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to find creative solutions to new problems as they arise, and to stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills at a level consistent with professional communications

Preferred:

• Industry experience
• Regulatory knowledge
• Familiarity with modeling

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to work with a world-class team of experts in computer science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, and bioprocess engineering
• Work/life balance with a flexible schedule and two extra vacation days over the 22 legally mandated
• Exciting projects that combine world-class science with disruptive business models to create sustainable and economically viable solutions addressing global challenges
• Company retreats, internal talks
• An inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all employees

Join SilicoLife and be part of something extraordinary. Help us bring our cutting-edge technology to market and make a positive impact in the world.

SilicoLife is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all employees.