Junior Metabolic Strain Engineer (f/m/d)

Do you want to make a delicious difference?
As a Junior Metabolic Strain Engineer, you will apply hands-on strain engineering to improved product properties and yields of our ChoViva Butter, as well as future fats and fat-derived ingredients. A Taste of What to Expect

• Conceptualize and execute full DBTL cycles with a strong focus on hands-on wet lab work in strain engineering to improve fat yield and composition
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental and literature data to support team discussions and decision-making
• Support the development of in-house structural biology capabilities to enable rational design of improved product compositions
• Coordinate proactively with internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment on timelines, responsibilities, and R&D goals across strain, process, and product development
• Ensure smooth lab operations through maintenance of shared resources, stocks, work spaces and supervision of interns

You will also build and test these targets in vivo and hands-on in the wet lab, together with the strain development team. We are hence looking for an ambitious and motivated team player with a strong passion for computational biology and the wet lab alike. You will be challenged to drive the extension and continuous improvement of applied computational tools at Planet A Foods. You will have the support of the team and leadership to grow our computational tool stack alongside your skills over time, with commitment to additional resources through our network and educational training. Together with our product-oriented A-team, you will collaboratively solve the biologic and technical challenges to make this product a reality. The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or biochemistry or related fields, paired with 2+ years experience with genetic manipulation of yeasts or fungi 
• You have a strong passion for wet lab work and applied research, ideally paired with experience with genetic manipulation of yeasts or fungi
• Ability and willingness to work independently, while coordinating with and contributing to a collaborative team
• You thrive on tackling ambitious challenges and in working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment with an ability to prioritize efficiently in parallelized projects 
• Hands-on background in structural biology and mechanistic enzymology (e.g. project or thesis in enzyme structure prediction & refinement, Docking, Molecular Dynamics) is preferred
• Curious and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to taking initiative

A Sweet Package

• Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
• Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
• Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
• Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
• Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
• Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
• Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?