Bioprocessing / Fermentation Scientist
Nutropy
Île-de-France, France · France · United States · Remote
Posted on Jun 28, 2025
Bioprocessing / Fermentation Scientist
Type of contract
CDI
Department
Ingredient Production
Contract duration
Full-time
Ideal Starting Date
Flexible
Location
Evry, France (Paris Region)
Position's status
Open
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A few words about us! Nutropy develops the next generation of dairy products. Nutropy is a Venture-Backed French company that develops an animal-free plug & play milk replacement for large scale dairy applications through our precision fermentation technology. We produce milk proteins and fatty acids identical to those produced by cows to enable the production of cheeses that taste as good as conventional cheese but are more sustainable, healthier and better for the animals. Linkedin
Job description
At Nutropy, your missions are:
Develop, analyze and optimize different microbial processes and strains to produce recombinant proteins and molecules
Design, plan, execute and analyze different experiences hand-in-hand with your supervisors and colleagues, working both autonomously and in collaboration
Assist with technology transfer to external partners
Maintain microbiology, bioprocessing and analytical equipment as well as laboratory inventory, consumables and solutions
Manage a rigorous lab notebook, working with Benchling to share results across departments, write SOPs and maintain logs of strain banks
Prepare and present results with statistical analyses, conclusions and technical recommendations to your supervisors and the team
Perform literature searches when necessary
Undertake any other activies as needed by the business
Skills we are looking for
Education & Experience:
Master or doctorate degree in engineering, chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar relevant tracks
Minimum 3 years experience in a lab with bioreactor fermentation (ideally in a private setting)
Ideally, hands-on experience using DOE, executing fermentation process scale up, working in a (food tech) start up environment
Experience with DSP and analytical methods is a plus
Able to speak English (intermediate level) and be comfortable with English scientific literature, French is a bonus
Profile:
Independant, well organized and proactive
Precise and capable of prioritising tasks
Problem-solver and agilist
Strong communicator
Interest in alternative proteins
Positive and benevolent outlook
Motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment
Strong desire to join a company that is positively changing our food system and planet
What we offer
When you come to work at Nutropy, your day-to-day is directly responsible for improving the quality of our products. Your role will be pivotal in bringing animal-free dairy to consumers worldwide, positively impacting our food system and planet. In return, here is what we can offer you:
A supportive workplace
A stimulating, fast-paced multi-cultural environment
Salary and benefits
Opportunities to learn and progress professionally
Interviewing process
We will organize 3 interview rounds with team members, the CSO/CEO and the HR director, do reference checks and if feasible, do visit of our labs.
As an equal opportunity employer, Nutropy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, national, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion or belief. Do not hesitate to apply! We will help you to obtain a visa if it is required. Under its equal opportunities policy, Nutropy is aiming to achieve gender parity in staff employed at all levels in the Organisation. At the time of appointment, preference between suitable candidates shall be given to the candidate of the gender which is under-represented in the relevant grades within the category to which the vacancy belongs. During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures shall be taken to facilitate access for candidates with disabilities.