At Bluu, we all share the vision of a more sustainable food system. We are committed to learning and growing together and have the courage to think outside the box. We are more than just colleagues - we are #teambluu! We're looking for someone who identifies with our mission, always keeps the big picture in mind, and wants to lead the seafood revolution with us. Are you ready to dive in? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Supporting and complementing our Finance and HR departments, you will play a central and responsible key role in our team. Your tasks include:

Finance:

• Support in accounts payable
• Assistance in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports
• Travel expense reports for employees
• Responsibility for approval tool for accounts payable
• Responsibility for company credit card tool
• Preparation of Monthly payroll
• Employee and vendors master data maintenance
• Create, improve and establish workflows and guidance

Human Resources:

• Support in the administrative day-to-day business  
• Recording and maintenance of personnel master data
• Coordination of further training measures (individual & collective)
• Preparing presentations, documentation, notices and tables of general information exchange within the company.

WORKING AT BLUU MEANS WORKING WITH A DIVERSE AND INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, MANAGERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM BLUU:

• Engage with a highly motivated, friendly and international team in a fast-paced and exciting startup environment where every opinion is valued  
• Expect a highly visible position with opportunities to shape collaboration between different teams, technical and business functions
• Develop your career as a valued team member and get the support and freedom you need to exceed your personal expectations (training budget per year)
• Become part of the highly innovative European market leader in cultured seafood  
• Enjoy competitive compensation, including 26 days of paid vacation per year and flexible working hours. Vacation increases by one day per year affiliation with Bluu.
• Participate in our comprehensive corporate benefits program  
• Receive a subsidy for your “Deutschlandticket”

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Completed vocational training in the commercial field or comparable professional experience in the field of accounting (required) and human resources (optional)
• At least 5 years of professional experience  
• Meticulous and solution-oriented approach to work as well as the ability to maintain an overview even in hectic situations
• Strong analytical administrative skills and the ability to multitask  
• Open-mindedness, quick thinking and willingness to constantly learn new things  
• Proactive, strong service-oriented hands-on mentality  
• Very good MS Office skills and quick familiarization with common IT systems with additional tools  
• Very good knowledge of English and German (required)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31.05.2023

STARTING DATE

01.08.2023 (earlier is possible)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Submit your application (in English), and we will contact you shortly.  

The position will be in the vibrant city of Hamburg. Hamburg is a green seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature.  

We look forward to meeting you!  
Bluu is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. All applicants are treated equitably regardless of differences in human experience such as gender identity or expression, race, national origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, age, or disability status.

‍Multus is at the heart of creating a sustainable future for cultivated meat production. We are pioneering the design and production of the key ingredients required to accelerate the affordable scale-up of cellular agriculture. Multus is solving the challenge of rapidly reducing the cost of cultivated meat production towards price parity by combining state-of-the-art techniques for data-driven new ingredient discovery and our proprietary platform to optimise animal-free growth media formulations for maximal cell growth at scale.

Our unique approach delivers on developing a truly sustainable alternative to today’s global dependence on traditional animal farming, which continues to erode biodiversity, monopolise arable land and emits high levels of greenhouse gases. Our products are the building blocks of cellular agriculture and enable the affordable at-scale production of real animal products – including meat, dairy, leather and more – using cells instead of animals.

Our mission is:

• to provide our customers, and consumers, with the choice to enjoy socially and environmentally responsible products at a price point which is accessible to all.
• to originate the key ingredients - growth media ingredients, formulations and manufacturing - to make cultivated meat affordable and profitable to accelerate adoption by producers and consumers.
• to develop a system that allows the production of animal-free, food-grade growth media using our novel ingredients that can meet demand at a commercially viable price point.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Express and purify recombinant proteins using Pichia pastoris.
• Characterise proteins using a variety of methods (SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, HPLC)
• Engineer genomic modifications in Pichia pastoris for increasing protein titres.
• Plan and execute experiments, both independently and collaboratively.
• Effectively document, organize and communicate your research to other team members.
• Playing an active role in determining the next steps alongside the project team/lead.
• Be an independent contributor and work under ambiguity.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• are motivated by our mission and excited to learn new skills.
• have a background in synthetic biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, or closely related fields.
• Beneficial to have hands on experience working with any of the following:
• DNA Assembly (Golden Gate assembly)
• Recombinant protein production
• Purifying recombinant proteins (filtration, chromatography)
• Protein characterisation using a variety of methods (SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, HPLC)
• Genome engineering
• are comfortable working in a fast-paced and interdisciplinary environment.
• have excellent communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible PTO and 25 paid holidays per year.
• A fundamental role within the Ingredients team.
• Opportunity to work in a quickly growing environment and exciting domain.
• An inspiring team to work and grow with!

Your job is to help us produce a game-changing product. Our aim is to help the planet by unleashing the real potential of the cultivated industry, so you must be motivated to do exactly this. Our culture is casual, but the work is serious. We expect you to be a flexible and focused team player.

How to apply

The applications are considered on a rolling basis, we are closing this role the latest on the 31 May. Applications are reviewed throughout the working week and therefore we encourage you to apply soon, as we wish to fill the role soon. Advertising will close quickly when suitable applicants have applied and could be before the closing date. 

At Bluu we all share the vision of a more sustainable food system. We strive to learn and grow together and have the courage to think outside the box. We are more than just colleagues - we are #teambluu! We are looking for someone who identifies with our mission, always keeps an eye on the big picture and shows us how we can lead the seafood revolution. Are you ready to dive in? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop recipes for delicious, cultivated seafood products including a production approach at pilot and industrial scale
• Produce and improve Bluu’s existing signature products at R&D scale for internal and external tasting events, analyses, and regulatory approval processes
• Research and select the best ingredients to deliver optimal taste, texture, and mouthfeel while adhering to clean label standards
• Develop and conduct analytical experiments to improve products, such as texture analysis, flavor evaluation, sensory panels, and consumer testing. This includes the establishment of a strategic approach to sensory testing leveraging different consumer groups
• Determine downstream quality measures such as stability in various environments, storage and transport specifics, and other handling requirements
• Work with renowned chefs to develop cooking and serving suggestions for our products to drive Bluu’s marketing activities
• Apply appropriate food safety and quality management standards to ingredient and processing decisions
• Determine the best food processing approaches for different product categories at scale
• Document experiment data diligently to ensure an effective way of working together across the organization
• Work closely with cell production, media development, bioprocessing, marketing, and especially regulatory affairs to deliver necessary data for regulatory processes in Singapore, the US and EU

WORKING AT BLUU MEANS WORKING WITH A DIVERSE AND INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, MANAGERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM BLUU:

• Engage with a highly motivated, kind, and international team in a fast-paced and exciting startup environment, where every opinion is valued
• Expect a highly visible position with opportunities to shape collaboration across different R&D groups, technical and business functions
• Grow your career as a valued team member and get the support and freedom you need to exceed your personal expectations
• Be part of the European leader in cultivated seafood
• Enjoy competitive compensation, including 26 days of paid vacation per year and flexible work schedules, including remote work. Vacation increases one day per year at Bluu.
• Participate in our broad corporate benefits program
• Receive a subsidy for the "Deutschlandticket

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

• MSc. in food technology, food science or any other relevant subject
• More than three years of relevant experience in food product development and formulation, preferably fish or meat in a commercial setting. Experience in developing plant-based proteins products is a huge plus.
• Broad and deep understanding of ingredient functionality, flavor chemistry, lipid chemistry, and protein and fat structure-function relationships in food applications
• Experience in working with food processing machinery
• Excellent organizational and project management skills (including experience with various software tools)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience with sensory test design and execution
• Good understanding of current food regulations in the EU; US and Singapore would be an asset, too
• Experience with documenting and securing intellectual property

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31.05.2023

STARTING DATE

01.08.2023 (earlier is possible)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The position will be in the vibrant city of Hamburg. Hamburg is a green seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature.

We look forward to meeting you!
Bluu is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. All applicants are treated equitably regardless of differences in human experience such as gender identity or expression, race, national origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, age, or disability status.

If you have any questions, please reach out at careers@bluu.bio

ABOUT US

Bluu is Europe’s leader in cultivated seafood. We envision a future where our culinary seafood traditions can be enjoyed for generations to come, without endangering the health of people and animals, while protecting our planet's fragile aquatic ecosystems. To realize this vision, we develop delicious and nutritious real seafood products directly made from cultivated fish cells - no farms, no hooks, no nets. For this we leverage combined expertise in cell biotechnology and food technology, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our mission.

Ark Biotech is powering the most important infrastructure buildout of this generation to transform how people consume protein. Ark is a B2B company engineering and designing next-generation production systems for the cultivated meat industry. We are a venture-backed startup driven by a desire to create a better food system for the planet and its inhabitants. At Ark, you will have the opportunity to solve difficult problems that matter and apply cutting-edge engineering and science in an environment that rewards creativity and visionary approaches.

Let's build a better food system together, one line of code at a time!

Ark's Data Systems team is hiring a software engineering intern to build out our software platform. The Data Systems team is responsible for everything from production, model-based control software to web-based data monitoring applications. In this internship, you'll get the chance to collaborate with Ark's broader team of process scientists and automation engineers, enabling their innovation through a combination of reliable software and fast-paced design iteration.

What you'll get out of your time at Ark

● Daily experience working side by side with a team of hard-working, passionate, caring scientists and engineers
● Continuous feedback from a manager dedicated to developing your professional skillset and supporting your future career
● Opportunities to ship production software to customers in an agile development environment
● Working expertise in the Python web & data visualization stack
● Tangible impact in accelerating the cultivated meat industry
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Must haves

● Proficiency in Python
● Experience building software with real users
● Eagerness and excitement for learning on the job
● Independence in problem-solving

Relevant (but not required) experience

● Industrial automation software tools, e.g. Ignition, MQTT, Sparkplug B, OPC UA
● DevOps tools & best practices, e.g. Docker, CI/CD, integration testing, metrics/logs/monitoring
● Python web stack, e.g. FastAPI, Flask, Django
● Python dashboarding stack, e.g. Altair, Bokeh, Plotly, Streamlit, Dash
● Relational and time-series databases, e.g. PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB
● Python packaging best practices
● Javascript in the browser

$800 - $1,200 a week

Ark Biotech is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Clever Carnivore is a mission-driven startup deploying cutting-edge biotechnology to bring low-cost, top-quality cultivated pork, beef, and chicken to the consumer market. We are working towards this goal by utilizing proprietary media and bioreactor technology to allow us to scale rapidly. We are seeking an innovative scientist/engineer to join a collaborative and cross-functional process development team working towards bringing our process from lab-scale to pilot scale. Our lab and offices are conveniently located in Chicago’s walkable, amenity-filled Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day setting up, running, and sterilizing multiple bioreactor systems with minimal supervision
• Independently designing and executing 2D and 3D cell culture experiments
• Supporting the design and execution of complex process and media development studies
• Qualifying new controllers, bioreactor vessels, and other related hardware
• Supporting the drafting of new standard operating procedures, reports, development plans, and other technical documents
• Summarizing quantitative data and disseminating it in a clear and concise manner to other lab members and various leadership teams
• Assisting with general lab operations duties
  

Qualifications:

Education:

Preferred BS/MS in biological sciences, chemical/biological engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or related life/physical science field. Candidates with a PhD will not be excluded from consideration. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Position Requirements:

• 0 - 5 years of experience in biologics R&D, process development, or manufacturing
• Successful utilization of aseptic technique in a laboratory or manufacturing setting, preferably stem cell culture techniques
• Knowledge and experience working with suspension bioreactors and other 3D cell culture systems
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet cell culture operational requirements
• Comfortable working on a small, yet fast growing team of passionate scientists

Other Skills:

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Experience in various data analysis and visualization software (ex. ImageJ, Prism, JMP, etc.)
• Experience presenting technical information to senior leadership
• Proper lab safety and aseptic techniques
• Ability to maintain, record, and interpret data following good documentation practices

Compensation:

• $60,000-$75,000, based on experience
• 30 days PTO (to be used for vacation, sick days, personal days, holidays, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

This position reports to the Manager of Process Development. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Clever Carnivore:

Clever Carnivore is a mission-driven startup deploying cutting-edge biotechnology to bring low-cost, top-quality cultivated pork, beef, and chicken to the consumer market. We’re looking for a highly motivated leader to work in a supportive, collaborative environment at a small but fast-growing startup. Our lab and offices are conveniently located in Chicago’s walkable, amenity-filled Lincoln Park neighborhood.

As our Head of Quality, you will have the unique opportunity to be a pioneer in the future of food—making healthy, sustainable, ethical, and cost-effective cultivated meat a reality. As the leader of Food Safety and Quality, you will be responsible for strategic direction, implementation, and execution of all programs to ensure the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of Clever Carnivore (CC) branded products (i.e., cultivated meat and cell culture media). You will also play a critical role in working with Regulatory Affairs and external regulatory agencies to define process and product quality standards and implement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop cell culture media and cultivated meat food safety and quality strategy for FDA approval, provide strategic direction, and coordinate implementation and adherence at the pilot- and (future) commercial-scale facilities and with raw-materials suppliers.
• Ensure that cell culture and Food Safety and Quality programs and systems are properly designed, effectively managed, and in compliance with all applicable food regulations.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Quality and operational and business strategies.
• Qualify, audit, and review CC cultivated meat manufacturing facility and quality systems to ensure compliance to cell culture and food safety quality assurance expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to define and proceduralise the necessary testing methods for quality attributes of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Drive the interface with Regulatory external/internal stakeholders to define all work-packages required for the CC meat dossier submission, and work cross-functionally to complete them in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing, Product Development, and Food Science teams to ensure food safety requirements and quality standards are incorporated into the development and production processes.
• Manage change control, process deviation, trending, and continual adherence to all CAPAs related to food safety and quality.
• Identify food safety and quality risks in our product or process development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective and timely mitigation plans.
• Provide quality support during engineering runs and production campaigns for product launches.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives to further improve CoGs and throughput.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders as it relates to cell culture media and cultivated meat quality.
  

Key Relationships

• Bioprocess Development
• Technical Operations
• Process analytics
• Regulatory affairs
• Regulatory agencies
• Cell culture media development and production
• Cell and finished product manufacturing
  

Qualifications

• A combination of academic qualification and appropriate experience in biotech or highly-regulated food industry (e.g., a minimum of B.Sc. in Biological or food Sciences and +5 years of industry experience in Quality and Regulatory Affairs).
• Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining cGMP food quality management programs.
• Experience in deploying and/or managing automated systems for documents and data (preferred).
• Experience with bioprocess operations (e.g., cell culture and media production).
• Experience with environmental microbiology strongly preferred.
• Experience in guiding and overseeing all technology transfer and process-, equipment-, and facilities-validation processes.
• Experience in managing (e. g., authoring, reviewing, approving, and archiving) all documentation activities.
• Experience with external auditing, risk identification and mitigation development, and comprehensive employee food safety and quality training.
  

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of food microbiology, product sampling plans and environmental monitoring programs.
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, cGMP and FDA regulations.
• In-depth knowledge in mammalian cell culture and media production is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to seamlessly work with cross-functional teams to set high standards for quality and food safety.
• Critical thinking, analytical and proactive mindset, and a hands-on approach to achieving company objectives while taking a practical and systems-based approach to problem solving and prevention.
• Creative approach to problem solving and collaboration across disciplines.
• Highly adaptable, self-driven, organized, and flexible while maintaining the mindset of providing solutions as needed.
• Knowledge of basic statistical applications including process control, data analysis, and sampling.
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This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Bioprocess and Technical Operations. Must be authorized to work in the United States.