Lab Assistant / Laboratory Technician

KULT FARM makes vegan meat from mycelium solid state fermentation. We are pioneering this approach.

Our mission 🐠 is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable seafood system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price.

Our planet 🌎 cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population.

This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its early days.

TASKS

As a Lab Assistant/Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the RnD and operations. This position also involves handling fundamental tasks to enhance overall laboratory efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general laboratory activities and biomass production in respect of current SOPs.
• Participate in pre-processing and post-processing activities.
• Operate machines and systems, and support the experimental work of the RnD team.
• Ensure compliance with internal and legal requirements, including hygiene, occupational safety, food safety, environmental protection, and HACCP systems.

Administrative Tasks:

• Support and participate in cross-team projects.
• Handle invoices and manage shipping tasks, including packaging, label printing, and preparing ice packs.
• Procure general materials for the lab.

REQUIREMENTS

• Communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in teams.

• Training as a Biology/Chemistry Laboratory Technician, Chemical Technician, or Food Technology Specialist.

• Relevant professional and practical experience in the laboratory, preferably in the food industry and/or fermentation.

• Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts (from 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as required).

• Proficient in both written and spoken English; knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

• Confident in handling common PC programs.

• High degree of initiative, independence, flexibility, team spirit, and conscientiousness.

• Responsible for daily duties within a rapidly growing, evolving, and multicultural team based in the heart of Barcelona.

• A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company

• The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system

• A fun, flexible, and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person