Pilot Plant Technician — Fermentation & Substrate Production

Zymofix; Deinze; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Scale-up environment

Flexible role development

Comprehensive health insurance and...

Career development opportunities

40h/week with 12 ADV and holidays

Résumé du poste

Zymofix, a Belgian startup, is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to operate, maintain, and analyze pilot plant installations including substrate production, fermentation, and downstream processing.

You will manage preventive and reactive maintenance, assist with small construction projects, and coordinate with external contractors as the pilot plant scales. Fluency in English; Dutch a plus; strong hands-on technical skills and safety mindset required.

Qualifications

• A technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; degree in (electro)mechanics or biochemistry is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and basic electrical knowledge; basic knowledge of engines/motors is an additional asset.
• The ability to read and interpret technical documents, equipment manuals, and process diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Willingness and ability to work safely in hazardous environments with strict adherence to safety protocols; experience promoting a safety-first culture is a plus.
• Experience with lab analysis and working with microorganisms; knowledge of fermentation processes and hygiene practices is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written; fluency in Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Operate, maintain, and analyze the pilot plant installations, covering substrate production, the fermentation section, laboratory analysis, and downstream processing.
• Produce fermentation substrates using a novel thermophysical pretreatment system.
• Cultivate microorganisms in pilot-scale solid-state fermenters.
• Manage and maintain the equipment/machine park, carrying out preventive and reactive maintenance, including troubleshooting.
• Assist with small-scale construction projects and coordinate with external contractors.
• Provide onsite assistance for larger new-build projects as the pilot plant expands.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading technical docs

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Lab analysis knowledge

Fermentation knowledge

English fluency

Formation

Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree in electro-mechanics or biochemistry a plus

Description du poste

Zymofix, a Belgian startup, is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to operate, maintain, and analyze pilot plant installations including substrate production, fermentation, and downstream processing.

You will manage preventive and reactive maintenance, assist with small construction projects, and coordinate with external contractors as the pilot plant scales. Fluency in English; Dutch a plus; strong hands-on technical skills and safety mindset required.