Bioprocessing Project Manager & Expert

Bioprocessing Project Manager & Expert (32 - 40 hours) Location: Ede, The Netherlands Join Us in Building the Future of Precision Fermentation At NIZO food research, we are on an exciting journey: designing and launching a state‑of‑the‑art fermentation upscaling pilot facility that will support a wide range of customers in bringing their innovative products to life and commercial readiness. As we expand our capabilities in aerobic and precision fermentation, we are looking for a Bioprocessing Project Manager & Expert who wants to help shape this Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF) facility, our processes, and our strategic direction. This is more than a project management role. You will become a key scientific leader helping shape our fermentation capabilities, guide customer projects, and contribute to the development of a new pilot-scale infrastructure that will support the next generation of biotechnology products. If you thrive where science, engineering, and entrepreneurship meet, this is your moment. Who You Are You are an experienced bioprocess expert with a passion for translating science into scalable, real‑world processes. You understand that successful projects require leadership, communication, and execution. You bring hands‑on experience with aerobic and precision fermentation , including upstream and downstream processing. You understand the technical depth behind fermentation processes and enjoy working in an environment where you can think on your feet, troubleshoot in real time, and guide complex projects from concept to completion. You feel at home in a bioprocessing and pilot ‑ plant environment , understand the significance of screening and optimizing on lab scale, and you know how to navigate the dynamics of industrial, CRO, or CDMO settings. You combine scientific rigor with strong project management, clear decision‑making, and a collaborative spirit. What You Will Be Doing As a key member of our NIZ...