About the role 

Reduced is scaling its solid-state fermentation (SSF) platform from lab to production scale. 

We are seeking an SSF Engineer to lead the equipment, process control, and food-safety compliance aspects of this scale-up, working closely with our SSF Scientist and Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage SSF systems (static tray, agitated bed, rotating drum, etc.) across lab, pilot, and production scales.

• Optimize engineering parameters including airflow, humidity, heat dissipation, and moisture management during scale-up.

• Commission and troubleshoot SSF equipment, including skid-mounted fermenters, PLC systems, and utility integrations.

• Implement food safety standards (HACCP, EHEDG) and develop sanitation/CIP protocols and allergen controls.

• Establish SOPs for SSF processes to ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance.

• Design substrate preparation lines to ensure uniform fermentation inputs.

• Perform root cause analysis on process deviations and troubleshoot production runs.

Ideal profile / Qualifications

• Degree in Process, Biochemical, or Food Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of industrial experience in SSF or comparable bioprocess equipment operation.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles; prior experience leading implementation is highly preferred.

• Expertise in hygienic design and CIP/sanitation practices within food or biotech environments.

• Practical, hands-on mindset with a willingness to work on-site with production equipment.

Primary work relations

Head of R&D, SSF Scientist, Head of Production

Location

On site in Copenhagen. Partly in the lab in Frederiksberg, partly in the production in Nordhavn.