Fermentation Specialist

Black Swans Exist
Job Title: Fermentation Specialist (Project Hire with Potential for Permanent Employment)
Location: Zealand, Denmark
The organization is dedicated to driving innovation in biosolutions through fermentation. It serves as a hub for researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, working together to develop sustainable solutions for the future. To support continued growth, the organization is seeking 2 skilled Fermentation Specialists for an exciting project-based position, with the potential for a permanent role.
Your Responsibilities:
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Develop, optimize, and monitor biofermentation processes to ensure efficient and sustainable production.
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Collaborate with customers and partners to scale fermentation projects from laboratory to industrial production levels.
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Ensure compliance with quality standards and food safety regulations.
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Contribute to the development of new products and processes within the biosolutions area.
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Maintain and optimize production equipment and participate in the implementation of new technologies.
Your Qualifications:
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Educational background as a Process Technologist, Food Technologist, or a similar relevant qualification.
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Hands-on experience with fermentation processes and scaling from lab to production scale.
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Knowledge of quality management systems and food safety requirements.
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Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.
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Technical aptitude and experience with maintaining production equipment.
What We Offer:
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A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on sustainable biosolutions.
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Collaboration with passionate colleagues and exciting industry partners.
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Opportunity to shape the future of fermentation technology.
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A project-based position with a strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

Per Christensen
Managing Director & Co-founder
Per is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Black Swans Exist, a role he has held since the company's inception in June 2020. Based in Copenhagen, Per brings a visionary approach to the business, helping companies discover rare, high-impact talent, or "Black Swans," that drive extraordinary performance.
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