THE COMPANY

Phase Biolabs is a biotech startup developing carbon upcycling technology to convert industrial CO2 into useful products.

We’re on a mission to decarbonise heavy industry and upcycle more than 1 gigaton of CO2 by 2050. We’re working on optimising the microorganisms that catalyse the conversion CO2 into chemicals and e-fuels as well as scaling our gas fermentation bioprocess.

Phase is backed by leading climate tech investors, Y Combinator (W22) and Bill Gate's Breakthrough Energy.

YOUR ROLE

As a Scaleup Engineer, you will use your experience and hands on technical knowledge to manage the scaleup of our gas fermentation bioprocess. You will collaborate closely with other members of the R&D team on the continued development and testing of our bioprocess and proprietary biocatalysts.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Previously scaled fermentation bioprocesses.

• Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be working closely with the bioprocess development team to scale our gas fermentation process.

• Responsible for leading and managing our scale up efforts

• Oversee operations of analytical systems.

• Oversee integration of processing (Up, Mid and Downstream) equipment

• Coordinate with various stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

You will either have a:

• Degree in Bioprocess, Biochemical, Chemical, or Process Engineering OR

• Demonstrated history of scaling bioprocesses

SOME PRACTICAL DETAILS:

• The job is based in Nottingham.

• Full-time, 2 year contract with option to extend.

• 40 hours/week

• 28 days paid holiday

• Competitive Salary

• Bonuses tied to company milestones.

• Equity compensation via employee share option plan

To excel in this role, you need to be quick on your feet, ready to make decisions, and get things done, all while leading the charge in our fast paced startup environment. If that sounds like you, then please apply - we're eager to talk!

THE HIRING PROCESS:

The hiring process will consist of an initial CV screen. If successful you will be invited to a first interview (10-20 minutes) covering basic qualifying questions. After this, you will be invited to a second interview (45-60 minutes) where we will take a deep dive into your skills and experiences. In parallel we will carry out referencing. Finally, we will invite you to visit us for a few days where we will work together to get to know each other and learn more about you, your motivation and ambitions.

We endeavour to provide feedback to all interviewees. Applications are being considered on an rolling basis.

COVER LETTER

In your (short) cover letter please explain why you are interested in the jobs, why we should hire you and how you’ve demonstrated the key skills we’re looking for.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only applications received through our website will be reviewed.

If you have any questions, please email the Phase Hiring Team at hr@phasebiolabs.com.