<p>Take a front-row seat at MicroHarvest, where we're unlocking the power of nature's tiniest organisms to feed a growing planet. As a Founders' Associate, you'll partner directly with our founding team, turning bold ideas into tangible impact across finance, operations, partnerships, and growth. You'll help steer a mission-driven, venture-backed company that's setting new benchmarks for sustainable protein, while gaining a panoramic view of what it takes to build an industry-shaping biotech startup from the inside out. If you're excited to blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and to leave the world noticeably better than you found it, we'd love to meet you.</p><h2>Tasks</h2><ul><li>Collaborate directly with the founding team to identify, prioritize, and execute key business objectives and strategic projects.</li><li>Support our C-level team in preparing our next fundraising round - from the pitch to the finalization of contracts.</li><li>Provide conceptual support in the further development of our controlling and management systems.</li><li>Lead our operational expansion projects: building out our supplier network and capacity planning.</li><li>Continuously enhance internal workflows to boost efficiency, and implement systems that support consistent productivity and collaboration.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>A degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.</li><li>Professional experience in a fast-growing startup, VC or a top-tier consultancy.</li><li>Exceptional organizational and project management skills, reliability, and a structured working style, enabling you to keep multiple projects on track, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and deliver outstanding results.</li><li>Enjoyment of working with data, and strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.</li><li>An independent, hands-on way of working.</li><li>Enthusiasm for sustainability and innovation, and a passion for contributing to positive impact on global food systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.</li><li>Ideally based in Hamburg or the surrounding area – alternatively location in our Lisbon office or remote possible.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><p>MicroHarvest isn't just another company. We‘re: </p><ul><li>Steep learning curve: work directly with serial entrepreneurs and ex-MBB consultants on our most challenging problems with lots of responsibility and your own projects. </li><li>Impact-driven**:** our mission is to deliver better protein today: sustainable, nutrient-rich, and scalable. </li><li>Fast-growing: backed by leading investors, we’re scaling quickly, and we want you to help drive that growth. </li><li>Team-oriented: you’ll work side by side with our founders, scientists, and commercial leaders, and learn something new every day. </li><li>Culture-first: an international, supportive, and genuinely likeable team that values diversity and curiosity.</li></ul><p>Become part of our journey, enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere, and contribute to creating sustainable solutions for the global food challenge!</p><p>At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position</p>

<p>MicroHarvest is a BioTech company that developed the fastest protein production technology in the world. As we face a projected 50% increase in global protein demand by 2050, our innovative protein solution is not only timely but essential. Today's food system contributes to 26% of global CO₂ emissions, therefore our vision is to dramatically reduce this footprint by offering accessible nutrition for a healthier planet.</p>

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