Senior Process Engineer (Bioprocess / Fermentation)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation in the food technology sector. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the fermentation and bioreactor scale-up strategy. Your expertise in process engineering and bioreactor design will be crucial in optimizing production processes and enhancing efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that aim to revolutionize the plant-based industry. If you are passionate about technology, sustainability, and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Share Options

Team Socials

Regular Product Tastings

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in process engineering with a focus on bioprocess scaling.
• BSc or MSc in Engineering required, preferably chemical or mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioreactor design optimization and scaling of fermentation processes.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for productivity and safety.

Skills

Process Engineering

Bioreactor Design

Fermentation Processes

Statistical Analysis

Process Modelling

Simulation Software

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Simulation Software

CAD Tools

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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The company

Adamo Foods is a new food technology company making delicious, healthy and sustainable alternatives to meat whole cuts. We’re launching the first ultra-realistic steak alternative, made from mycelium. We focus on food, people, and the planet. We believe in a sustainable world where we no longer have to choose between our favourite foods, our health, and our future.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our team to manage our fermentation and bioreactor scale-up strategy. The ideal candidate should be an expert in engineering and bioreactor scalability, and have previous experience with bioreactor design work. They should be passionate about technology & sustainability, with a strong entrepreneurial drive.

Tasks

Key responsibilities

• Lead our work around bioreactor design optimisation and adaptation, with a focus on scaling up our patent-pending fermentation process into larger vessels.
• Help design our pilot and commercial production facilities.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality and safety.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, minimise waste and increase efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse process performance metrics, such as yield, productivity, titer, and develop strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Establish strategic partnerships to support our goals, and manage our existing R&D partners (CMOs, R&D partners, etc.)
• Establish and oversee key experiments at lab and pilot scale

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in process engineering
• BSc or MSc in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial or similar)
• Experience scaling up a bioprocess at large volumes (>1000L)
• Extensive experience in fermentation processes across a wide range of organisms.
• The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of fungal fermentation
• Strong background in aerobic fermentations, oxygen uptake, kLa and mass transfer
• Experience with different types of fermentation
• Proficient in ALL of the following: process analysis, process modelling, statistical analysis, simulation software, and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Strategic and analytical mind-set, able to find new ways to reach company goals
• Excellent communications skills
• Self-motivated and able to drive work as part of a hybrid team
• Passion for food, the plant-based industry, and sustainability
• Company share options
• Team socials and away days and regular product tastings
• Chance to create and set up many of the company’s processes & goals

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.