Lead Technician, Fermentation, ISOL (Biotechnology)

Location: Delft Biotech Campus, Delft, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global develops science-based solutions across nutrition, health, beauty, food ingredients, fragrance, and sustainable products.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, execute, and monitor microbial fermentations at bench scale.
• Set up and operate fermentation systems at different laboratory scales, including media, feeds, and inoculum preparation.
• Monitor and interpret pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, aeration, agitation, and feeding parameters.
• Support fermentation process development, optimization through down-scaling, and scale-up experiments for commercial implementation.
• Maintain fermentation equipment and take ownership of laboratory safety, order, and performance.
• Analyze and document experimental data, prepare mass balances, and create technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

• BSc/HBO degree in Food Technology, Bioprocess Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of hands-on experience with bench-scale fermentation.
• Good understanding of microbiology, aseptic working, and fermentation process control, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute proactively in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, flexibility, and a practical can-do attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, orderly, and presentable laboratory while executing practical protocols.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with microbial batch and fed-batch processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on R&D role focused on industrial biotechnology, fermentation innovation, and food ingredient development.
• Opportunity to contribute to new or improved food ingredients and processes, including commercial scale-up.
• Exposure to the full biotechnology development chain from strain development through fermentation and downstream processing.
• International and inclusive environment with opportunities to develop technical expertise and career.
• Barrier-free workplace where employees are valued and respected regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.

Hiring process

• Apply online through the hirify.global career portal with a resume in English.
• Applications from agencies involving fees or commissions are not accepted.