Plant Operator - Pilot Plant

Stuttgart

Full-time

Permanent employee

54,500 - 63,800 € pro Jahr

Your mission

Operate and monitor the bioreactor, filtration system and associated peripheral systems (pumps, sensors, control loops, downstream equipment).
Perform all upstream tasks: media preparation, inoculum propagation, biocatalyst growth, sampling, and sample preparation for analysis.
Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) while continuously looking for ways to improve them.
Troubleshoot operational issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain process stability.
Provide real-time feedback to the engineering team on design bottlenecks, ease of operation, maintenance, and safety.
Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of new instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain detailed records, contribute to data analysis, and help prepare technical reports.
Implement engineering solutions and actively build improvements.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or equivalent.
2+ years of hands-on experience in a pilot plant, lab-scale, or production bioprocess environment.
Practical experience operating and maintaining bioreactors or similar bioprocess equipment.
Experience with fermentation processes would be advantageous.
Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort working with mechanical and instrumentation systems. Big plus if you have experience as (industrial) mechanic, piping or electrician!
High flexibility and resilience — able to adapt to evolving priorities and practical challenges.
Fluent in English (spoken and written). German is a plus.

A dynamic start up environment where your ideas and initiative shape the company success
Freedom to contribute across disciplines with a rapid learning curve.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth as the organization expands and new challenges arise
someone who loves being in the plant more than behind a desk