Pre-treatment Technician

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 hands-on Pre-treatment Technician with a strong background in biorefinery feedstock pre-treatment for fermentation and downstream processing to produce oils and fats? Do you thrive in a dynamic, experimental environment and have a passion for both enzymatic and chemical processes? If you're excited by technical challenges and enjoy contributing to innovative biotechnological solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The primary focus of this role is to: 

• Execute experimental work to maximize the release of fermentable sugars using enzymatic and chemical methods. Develop effective methodologies 

• Develop and optimize solids handling operations such as grinding, grading, and separation to support effective pre-treatment 

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Perform separation processes including filtration, purification and phase separation 

• Support analytics and method development 

• Report on findings and communicate effectively in cross-functional teams

About you

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry or bioprocessing 

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar R&D role within the biotechnology or bio-based industry 

• Expertise and hands-on experience with feedstock pre-treatment methods and technologies 

• Understanding of biorefinery concepts, fermentation and downstream processing techniques 

• Familiarity with analytical methods, such as GC and HPLC and able to interpret and analyse data 

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, is pro-active and detail-oriented 

• Fluent in English, with a good working knowledge 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! 

What's in it for you?

• Being part of a fast-growing purpose-driven start-up where you can make an impact from day 1

• Competitive salary

• Participation in our Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) plan

• 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