Pilot Line Operator

About us

NoPalm Ingredients produces 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%.

About the role

Are you a versatile pilot technician with microbial and/or fermentation experience? Supporting the fermentation group with preparing a 400 L bioreactor, cleaning and the downstream support and enjoy working in a dynamic environment? If so, this might be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare media and transfer lines for bioreactor, ensuring aseptic techniques

• Cleaning the bioreactor

• Operate downstream process technologies for biomass separation and drying

• Supporting the sampling of the bioreactor

• Provide general lab support

About you

• MLO degree or equivalent

• Affinity with microbiology and/or fermentation

• Experience in a pilot/industrial environment is highly valued

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team

• Practical and hands-on mentality

• Collaborative team player

• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

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!

Want to join?

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 Pilot line supervisor & Fermentation Scientist | Role & team fit

• Round 3 | live | with Processing Scientist & COO | 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.