Nieuwe Kanaal 7a
6709PA Wageningen
Medior Pre-treatment Technician
NoPalm Ingredients produces tailor-made yeast oils & fats, made from agri-food waste streams that are perfect substitutes to palm and other vegetable oils in food, cosmetics, and home care products. Our products offer a two-sided solution that reduces both the use of palm oil and food waste.
Founded in 2021, NoPalm Ingredients is on a mission to challenge companies and product manufacturers to implement our local, circular, and sustainable oils as an alternative to palm oil.
By upcycling agri-food side streams into circular yeast oils, we are making a worldwide environmental impact, contributing to a waste-free world, decarbonizing the entire value chain with 90% less greenhouse gas emissions, and limiting the impact on natural habitats as we reduce land-use by 99%.
Are you a versatile processing Technician with a solid understanding of substrate pre-treatment, fermentation, and downstream processing? Do you have a knack for both enzymatic and chemical processes and enjoy working in a dynamic environment? If so, this might be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct pre-treatment of substrates using enzymatic and chemical methods
Handle solids, grinding, grading, and more
Operate and monitor fermentation processes to ensure optimal outcomes
Perform downstream processing, including filtration, separation, and purification
Utilize HPLC/GC for analysis and quality control of processed materials
Collaborate with R&D teams to optimize processes and improve efficiency
You are a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in collaborative team settings. Your meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality results in all your work. You have a genuine passion for the foodtech industry and sustainability, driving you to contribute meaningfully to our mission. More specifically, we are looking for someone who has:
3-7 years of experience in a similar role within biotechnology or related industry
Strong understanding of pre-treatment, fermentation, and downstream processing
Familiarity with HPLC/GC techniques and data interpretation
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team
Fluent in English, basic understanding of Dutch
We value diversity and believe that our team's unique perspectives and experiences makes us stronger. While we may have listed specific requirements for this role, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and excited about the opportunity to join us on our mission. Don't let a lack of exact qualifications hold you back from applying - we are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to the table!
Being part of a fast-growing purpose-driven start-up where you can make an impact from day 1
Competitive salary
25 days of vacation allowance
Commuting allowance
Pension plan
Flexibility in working from home / working in the office
Team outings and monthly get-together’s
Great coffee
Then we'd love to hear from you!
Our 3-step recruitment process:
Round 1 | digital | with our People & Culture Manager | First impressions, Culture fit & practicalities
Round 2 | live | with COO & manager Process Engineering | Role & team fit
Round 3 | live/ digital | with our CTO & Fermentation Scientist | Organization fit
You’ll receive a confirmation email when we’ve received your application—please check your SPAM folder just in case.
We’ve designed a tight recruitment schedule to minimize your waiting time for news and enhance your experience in finding the right match for both you and our team. If this schedule doesn’t work for you, please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate.