ABOUT THE VENTURE

We are an early-stage precision fermentation start-up on a mission to kick off the next great bio-industrial revolution. We want to prove that there is a different way to do things by applying recent scientific advances in microbiology to develop an intelligent, sustainable & healthier approach to the production of raw materials.

YOUR ROLE

As Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), you will participate in building a next generation biotech venture that positively impacts the planet and its people. As a core member of the founding team and together with the CEO, you will play a central role in setting up the company’s strategy and objectives. Leveraging your scientific expertise, you will be responsible for hiring top scientific talent, leading the R&D team and co-developing the scientific and technical vision of the company.

• Design, implement and manage our strain development and fermentation research program using non-conventional microbes

• Building our internal capabilities aligned with the venture’s objectives, including setting up and managing our lab as well as coordinating with external partners

• Build and oversee a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to discover, develop and commercialize the bioprocess

• Work closely with our technology team to develop analytical tools and research infrastructure

• Lead partnerships and interact with external stakeholders such as academic institutions or contract laboratories

• Work closely with regulators to ensure a successful go-to-market strategy from a scientific perspective

WHY JOIN

• You want to take your scientific background to the next level and build your own company with VC backing

• Exciting opportunity to take on a management position in a striving start-up that wants to achieve societal and environmental impact

• Mentoring and advisory from our network of scientific & tech-savvy founders

• Strive in an independent but cooperative work environment while doing what you love

• Competitive company share participation, which means a high upside potential

• Free office space in our amazing office in Berlin Mitte (incl. rooftop terrace)