What we need from you 💻

As a Bioprocess Engineer at Mewery, you will play a key role in planning and executing process development for our unique cultivated meat platform.

Our ideal candidate has experience with bioreactors and fermentation processes/culturing, understands cell culture techniques, and is motivated to contribute to the future of cultivated food.

The position is based in Brno, Czech Republic, and is open to candidates with different levels of experience with fermentation and bioreactors.

What you’ll do:

Implement and execute bioreactor development activities, including setup, operation, and associated analysis of cell culture in bioreactor processes
Run general bioreactor operations, such as sterilization and setting up cultivation processes, to maintain the run schedule.
Design and perform experiments focused on mammalian cell growth in bioreactors.
Support upstream process development and process optimization.
Monitor cultivation performance and analyze process-related data.
Maintain accurate records, experimental documentation, and test results.
Collaborate with multiple team members to support project execution and project management.
Work closely with internal teams and external partners to support process development activities.
Identify technical challenges and contribute to potential solutions.
Support continuous improvement of bioreactor processes and operational workflows.

Who we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in upscaling processes in bioreactor systems.
Relevant industrial experience with upscaling processes in bioreactor systems.
Experience working in an aseptic environment.
Experience with mammalian cell culture. Experience with MSCs, iPS cells, or CHO cells is an advantage.
Experience with GMP manufacturing.
Experience working with third parties, including equipment vendors and contract manufacturing partners for insourcing or outsourcing activities.
Project management skills, including experience with strategic and tactical planning.
Ability to motivate peers and team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose potential solutions.
Excellent communication skills.
Responsible, creative, highly committed, organized, and a strong team player.
Fast learner with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic R&D environment.

* The position is for both men and women

What you get from us 🥂

Startup life today means not just speed and innovation—but also fair working conditions. At Mewery, you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, and something even more exciting: the chance to be part of a historic shift in how humanity produces its food.

We work in a friendly environment with a mostly young team—but we also value wisdom and experience. We have nearly 300 m² of lab and office space, and we organize regular team events. For key team members, we offer ESOP options. So, let’s meet! 🤙🏻

Location:

Brno, Czech Republic

Web:

🔗 mewery.io

Sounds interesting?

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Mewery in a nutshell 🥩

We’re the first European food-tech startup developing cultivated pork from mammalian cells and microalgae. Our unique microalgae-based technology aims to eliminate key scale-up barriers and accelerate the entire cultivated meat industry.

We recently received the Seal of Excellence – a recognition from the European Commission that marks our project as one of the most innovative in biotech and foodtech across Europe. Our R&D is supported by stable and competitive funding, including three national grants and one European grant. This ensures long-term financial support and a stimulating environment for your scientific development.

We’re making headlines 🗞️

Check out our recent interview on DVTV or watch the feature from our labs on SeznamZprávy. You can also find articles about us in international media such as Vegconomist and Green Queen, as well as in Czech outlets like Forbes and CzechCrunch.

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