Fermentation Pilot Plant Technician

Zymofix NV; Deinze; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zymofix NV in Belgium is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to join its growing team. You will operate and optimize the company's pilot plant operations, covering fermentation, substrate production, and downstream processes.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, problem solving, and collaboration with contractors for microbially based production and new-build expansions as the plant scales. Join a startup focused on sustainable agriculture and contribute to cutting-edge microbial solutions that

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining pilot plant installations.
• Experience with fermentation substrate production and microorganism cultivation.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and analyze pilot plant installations across fermentation, lab analysis and downstream processing.
• Produce fermentation substrates using a novel thermophysical pretreatment system.
• Cultivate microorganisms in pilot-scale solid-state fermenters.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Coordinate with external contractors for small-scale construction tasks.
• Provide onsite support for larger pilot-plant projects.

Skills

Pilot plant operation

Fermentation

Laboratory analysis

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Zymofix NV in Belgium is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to join its growing team. You will operate and optimize the company's pilot plant operations, covering fermentation, substrate production, and downstream processes.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, problem solving, and collaboration with contractors for microbially based production and new-build expansions as the plant scales. Join a startup focused on sustainable agriculture and contribute to cutting-edge microbial solutions that