Biochemical Engineer, Fermentation

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For our office in Hørsholm, we are looking for a

Biochemical Engineer - Fermentation
We are looking for a Biochemical Engineer with expertise in upstream fermentation and process scale-up to play a pivotal role in bridging laboratory innovation with large-scale manufacturing. In this role, you will ensure that microbial fermentation processes developed in R&D are successfully scaled and implemented at external CDMO/CMO partners, enabling robust, commercially viable production.

This position offers the opportunity to work across internal R&D teams and external partners, providing both technical depth and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for preparing and executing technology transfer, troubleshooting challenges during scale-up, and supporting readiness for commercial manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, impact-driven role where your expertise in upstream fermentation and process scale-up will directly shape how we bring products to market.

What you'll do with us:
Process Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

• Apply bioprocess engineering principles (e.g., kLa, mixing time, P/V) to translate lab-scale processes into scalable, robust operations.
  
  
• Lead the scale-up of microbial upstream processes from 1–10 L laboratory systems to 200–2000 L+ manufacturing scales.
  
  
• Build robust tech transfer packages with process descriptions, risk assessments, and fit-for-purpose evaluations.
  
  

Collaboration with C(D)MO Partners

• Serve as the technical point of contact for CDMO/CMO partners during tech transfer and production campaigns.
  
  
• Review and align on protocols, provide troubleshooting support, and ensure process fidelity throughout scale-up and production runs.
  
  
• Represent the company on-site and remotely to keep scale-up activities running smoothly.
  
  

Process Characterization & Documentation

• Design and execute process characterization studies, including DoE-based optimization, to define CPPs and acceptable ranges.
  
  
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as development reports, risk assessments, and deviation justifications.
  
  
• Contribute regulatory and quality documentation to support pre-commercial and commercial readiness.
  
  

Your qualification & attributes:

• MSc or PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in bioprocess development and scale-up, ideally including first-time technology transfer to manufacturing.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with microbial bioreactor systems (1 L–30 L) and process scale-up to 100 L–2000 L+.
  
  
• Proficiency in preparing technical transfer documentation (TTPs, risk assessments, deviation reports).
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for upstream fermentation processes.
  
  
• Experience with data analysis and process modeling tools is an advantage.
  
  
• Excellent technical communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to work across functions and organizations.
  
  
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  
  

Are you ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about making a difference and share our values of diversity, collaboration, and quality, we encourage you to submit your application today. We eagerly await hearing from you!

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