We are Planted and we have big things in store – and for that we need YOU!

After years of research, Planted was founded in July 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. Our revolutionary plan will make the world a better place. We structure meats from plants that is no way inferior to animal meat, scores with unique taste, and authentic texture, and is miles ahead in terms of sustainability and health!

Planted is more than a delicious product - it's also an attitude. We want to radically change the way meat is perceived and consumed and inspire a shift from eating animal proteins to eating plant proteins.

We bring about change. Not just because we can. Because we have to.  Are you hungry for change too? Then join our «Tasty Revolution»!

Your mission:

• You support Planted’s new site in Memmingen by combining process, product, and machine operation expertise to ensure smooth production.
• You structure the knowledge exchange between pilot and industrial scale and train local personnel.
• You ramp-up Planted’s new biotech lines, providing technical knowhow, processes, documentation, and analytical methods to ensure stable daily operations.
• You commission and ramp-up new biotech lines, supporting production with expertise and necessary documentation.
• You perform cleaning validation and coordinate contaminant monitoring efforts.
• You lead troubleshooting activities for biotech lines, coordinating with operations, maintenance, and suppliers.
• You implement digitalized and automated systems to track fermentation performance data and hand it over to the operations team.
• You plan and coordinate regular maintenance intervals to improve fermentation performance.
• You manage projects on solid-state fermentation from lab scale to full production, including process optimization.
• You oversee the entire process from microorganism storage to substrate inoculation with activated microorganisms.
• You design and establish a biotech lab at Planted’s satellite research facility, enabling routine product and raw material analyses.

You:

• Have completed an apprenticeship or education as a Brewmaster, Cheese Technologist, Master Baker, or similar field.
• Have further education or hold a higher degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Have a proven track record of successfully completing industrialization projects, moving new technologies, processes, or products from lab to production.
• Bring experience in designing and optimizing solid-state fermentation processes on an industrial scale for food applications.
• Are comfortable working under pressure, handling unconventional scientific ideas, and adapting to unfamiliar challenges.
• Are prepared to work several months at Planted Kemptthal, Switzerland for training and to ensure knowledge transfer to Planted Memmingen, Germany.

Please note that we only consider applications that reach us directly through our career platform. We're pleased if you upload a personalized video so that we can get a first impression of your personality. However, it is no disadvantage if you decide to apply without video.  

If you have any questions, Cynthia from Team Talent & Culture is happy to help you out: cynthia.buechi@eatplanted.com