Sustainability Engineer/Scientist
Core
Lead the development and industrialization of Boka biological processes to transform organic and kibble waste streams into scalable operational capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC sustainability engineer/scientist (bioprocess & waste management)
Builds
Industrial-scale vermicomposting systems, inoculum production, and waste processing capabilities for organic and kibble waste
Domain
Environmental engineering + biotechnology (fermentation, vermicomposting, waste treatment)
Required skills
fermentation science, vermicomposting, biological waste treatment, sustainable bioprocess development, inoculum production, waste stream integration, environmental research, partnership management, technical coaching
Preferred skills
academic specialization in fermentation, composting, or microbiology, experience with regional university collaborations
Technologies
Boka system, vermicomposting infrastructure, gas production equipment
Responsibilities
Provide scientific and technical leadership to advance the Boka program; oversee vermicomposting operations and worm population management; lead scale-up of composting for organic and kibble waste streams; develop and manage internal and external partnerships; plan and conduct on-site research projects on sustainability and microbiology
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership