Work on innovative microbial processes in a professional laboratory environment where quality and collaboration are key. As a fermentation technician, you carry out fermentations, analyze products and actively contribute to process optimization. You earn a gross salary of up to €21.56 per hour, receive travel allowance and build up a pension via Manpower. Apply now!

Employment agency Manpower is looking for a fermentation technician for a company in Wageningen.

In this role, you work closely with scientists and specialists in multidisciplinary teams, combining hands-on laboratory work with analytical thinking and reporting. As a fermentation technician, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting fermentations of microbial products such as starter cultures and probiotics
• Analyzing final and intermediate products
• Supporting the fermentation scientist and executing experimental studies efficiently
• Optimizing existing fermentation and downstream processes
• Understanding technical issues and their impact on yield and culture viability
• Collaborating with teams in fermentation, formulation, freeze-drying, application and analysis
• Processing and interpreting experimental data
• Writing experimental reports in English
• Presenting technical data internally

What’s in it for you

• Gross salary of €20.72 to €21.56 per hour
• Travel allowance according to client policy
• Part-time or full-time position (32–40 hours per week)
• Temporary contract via Manpower
• Free development opportunities via Manpower Academy (more than 200 online courses)
• Pension accrual via Manpower

Our client operates in an international, scientific environment focused on innovation within microbiology and biotechnology. You will work in a professional laboratory setting where knowledge sharing, quality and continuous improvement are central.

We cannot share more information about this organization at this stage. Further details will be provided during the next steps of the application process.

Working hours
The working hours in this part-time or full-time position are between 7:00 and 17:00/18:00.

• An MBO or BSc (HBO) degree in Life Science, Biochemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related field
• Preferably experience with fermentation of microbial products
• Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques
• Critical and analytical mindset with a hands-on mentality
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, curious and ownership-driven work attitude
• Strong communication skills and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Good command of the English language for reporting and communication
• Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus
• Availability of 32 to 40 hours per week

Do you want to work as a fermentation technician in Wageningen and contribute to innovative microbial solutions? Apply today via Manpower, and you will be contacted within two working days!