Senior Fermentation Scientist (m/f/d)

AB Enzymes GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mobile working

International environment

Zusammenfassung

AB Enzymes in Germany seeks a Senior Fermentation Scientist to lead laboratory-scale development of industrial microbial enzyme production processes. You will design media formulations, run fermentations, and interpret results to optimize growth and robustness.

This role sits within the Microbial Technology Germany team in a global, collaborative environment. You will work across cross-functional R&D teams and partners in Germany and Finland, applying DoE, ML and bioinformatics to advance

Qualifikationen

• A scientific education with a Master’s or PhD in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, microbiology or related field.
• Strong expertise in microbial fermentation, physiology and upstream bioprocess engineering.
• Hands-on lab-scale fermentation experience and standard analytical methods.
• Experience with data-driven tools (DoE, ML, bioinformatics) for fermentation optimization.
• Programming knowledge in R or Python is a plus.
• A hands-on, results-driven team player with continuous learning mindset.
• Fluent English; German or Finnish skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, execute, and optimize nutrients and fermentation media formulations for industrial microbial enzyme production.
• Plan and conduct lab-scale fermentations; contribute to upstream process development.
• Generate insights on nutrient effects on growth, metabolism and process performance.
• Translate insights into new fermentation media concepts.
• Collaborate in cross-functional R&D teams and coordinate project communications.
• Document, report and present experimental results to stakeholders.
• Work with the Microbial Technology Germany team and external partners in Germany and Finland.

Kenntnisse

Microbial fermentation

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Machine learning

Bioinformatics

R

Python

Team player

English communication

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering

Tools

Lab-scale fermentation systems

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Senior Fermentation Scientist (m/f/d) (656)

Requisition ID656-Posted21/08/2026-Germany-Full Time

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application offood, animal feed and industrial enzymes.With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes moresustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient.Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our stronggrowth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused cultureto bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our websitewww.abenzymes.com .

The Role

As Senior Fermentation Scientist you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies in a global biotechnology company. This is a bench-scientist position focussed on development of industrial microbial enzyme production processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Join our team of dedicated and skilled experts and work together towards designing, assessing, optimizing and validating nutrients and fermentation media formulations for industrial microbial enzyme production processes in laboratory and pilot scale.
• Design, execute, and interpret lab‑scale fermentations and contribute to upstream process development and optimization
• Generate application relevant insights into nutrient effects on microbial growth, metabolism, as well as process performance and robustness
• Translate microbial and process insights into new fermentation media formulation concepts
• Work in cross‑functional R&D teams, in which you take ownership for the work that you plan and carry out, and coordinate communication between project stakeholders
• Document, report and present your experimental results
• You will work in an interdisciplinary manner within the Microbial Technology Germany team, as well as with broader R&D teams and external partners located in Germany and in Finland

About You

• A scientific education and degree (Master’s or preferably PhD) in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, microbiology, biochemical engineering or a related field, ideally together with prior industrial experience in enzymes, bioingredients, or biopharma production processes
• Strong expertise in microbial fermentation, microbial physiology, and upstream bioprocess engineering
• Hands‑on experience with microbial cultivation in lab scale fermentation systems and standard analytical methods
• Experience in applying data‑driven tools (DoE, machine learning, and bioinformatics) to fermentation optimization
• Knowledge in programming languages such as R or Python is a plus
• A hands‑on attitude combined with a drive for results; you are a true team player
• The continuous desire to learn and develop new skills as well as the flexibility and interest to work on development and optimization of various fermentation processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and capabilities (fluent in English; written and spoken. German and Finnish are a plus).

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• Aninternational working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long‑term perspective in a fast‑growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team‑oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• You will find a collaborative and open‑minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network
• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.