Fermentation Student Assistant

We are seeking a motivated student with hands-on experience operating lab-scale fermenters to support our Fermentation Team in setting up and cleaning bioreactors. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the setup and scale-up of our pilot plant.

The schedule is 2 days per week (Monday and one day Wednesday-Friday)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the weekly cleaning and setting up of bioreactors

• Fermentation media preparation

• Instrument calibration & maintenance

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s program within Biotechnology, Fermentation, or similar

• Prior experience working with stirred-tank fermenters and an understanding of basic function

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Independent, structured, and proactive working style

• Energetic, curious, and eager to learn

What We Offer

• In-house training and mentorship in fermentation techniques

• An opportunity to gain practical experience in industrial fermentation

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• A diverse, inclusive, and vibrant culture with shared lunches, social activities, and on-site sports

About Bactolife  

Bactolife is an innovative company in the food and feed industry, specializing in gut microbiome health. Using our proprietary Binding Protein technology, we develop novel biological solutions to enhance the gut microbiome, tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and reduce infectious diseases. Our platform produces stable, cost-effective Binding Proteins on a large scale through advanced biomanufacturing systems.  

Interested students are encouraged to contact [email protected] or [email protected] for further information.