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Background Melt&Marble’s mission is to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable products across different industries. We harness precision fermentation to create the next generation of sustainable designer fats, tailored for applications ranging from delicious, climate-friendly foods to high-performance personal care products. We are expanding our team and looking to attract enthusiastic & mission-driven people to join us on our journey.  Position summary We are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Formulation & Laboratory Technician to support our personal care and food product development activities. In this role, you will support the development and application of our innovative ingredients by carrying out routine laboratory work, preparing cosmetic prototypes and customer samples, supporting stability and quality control activities, and maintaining an organised and well-functioning formulation laboratory. The role is suited to someone who enjoys practical laboratory work and is comfortable working independently according to established procedures, while also being curious about formulation science, personal care and food applications. Main Responsibilities & Tasks Formulation activities * Prepare cosmetic formulations and prototypes according to established formulations and laboratory procedures. This might require large-scale manufacturing at times. * Support formulation experiments by preparing raw materials, samples and test batches. * Support preparation of application prototypes for internal evaluation, customer demonstrations and technical activities. * Support food formulation experiments when required, including preparation and testing of food prototypes according to established procedures. * Initiate stability testing of in-house formulations, maintain stability sample storage and perform and document routine stability observations and measurements at defined timepoints according to internal SOPs. Quality control support * Perform routine QC checks on raw materials, intermediate materials and finished prototypes where applicable according to internal procedures. * Support batch-to-batch comparison and reproducibility testing. * Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure traceability of samples and results. Laboratory and inventory management * Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure equipment is ready for use. * Monitor inventory of raw materials, packaging materials, consumables and laboratory supplies. * Receive, label and appropriately store incoming raw materials and laboratory materials, together with technical documentation. * Maintain sample and prototype storage, including appropriate identification and disposal of expired or obsolete samples. * Follow laboratory safety, chemical handling, waste disposal and documentation procedures. Documentation and data management * Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, batch records, sample logs and stability records. * Enter routine laboratory results into established templates. * Maintain traceability of formulations, raw materials, batches and customer samples. * Identify and communicate deviations, unexpected observations or potential quality issues. Collaboration The role will work primarily with our Senior Product Application Scientist, and wider Product team, and may also provide laboratory support to food application activities when required. You will primarily execute established laboratory procedures and experiments, while also contributing observations and practical insights that can support formulation development and troubleshooting. As the role develops, there may be opportunities to take ownership of selected laboratory procedures, routine testing activities or specific application projects. Who we are looking for We are looking for someone who is: * Hands-on and enjoys practical laboratory work. * Highly organised and attentive to detail. * Comfortable performing repetitive work accurately and consistently. * Able to follow established procedures while recognising and reporting deviations. * Reliable and able to work independently. * Comfortable with accurate weighing, sample preparation and laboratory equipment. * Interested in cosmetics, food formulation, formulation science, or biotechnology. * Comfortable documenting experimental work and working with basic Excel or similar tools. * A good communicator who is comfortable asking questions and raising potential issues. Required qualifications * Previous experience working in a laboratory environment. * Experience with accurate weighing, sample preparation and laboratory documentation. * Good organisational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to work safely with chemicals and laboratory equipment. Preferred qualifications * BSc in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, food science or a related field. * Experience in cosmetic formulation, personal care, food, pharmaceutical or chemical laboratories. * Experience with mixing, homogenisation, heating/cooling or other formulation processes. * Experience with preparing food products, such as bakery products or confectionery. * Affinity with and interest in food formulation and product development. * Experience with stability testing or routine QC. * Basic understanding of cosmetic formulations and raw materials. * Experience with laboratory inventory or sample management. What you will contribute This role will be an important part of maintaining an efficient and reliable laboratory operation. By taking ownership of routine formulation, sample preparation, stability, QC and laboratory management activities, you will enable the scientific team to focus on formulation development, application strategy, product validation and customer-facing technical activities. We offer:  * An innovative, interdisciplinary, and fun research environment where you can rapidly grow your skillset and advance in your career   * Unique opportunity to participate in and make meaningful contributions to innovative projects that address key global challenges  * Competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, and other benefits    Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.     Application procedure:  Applications should be in English and contain the following:  * Cover letter- tell us about your ambitions and why you’re a great fit for Melt&Marble and this particular position (300 words max!)  * CV outlining your experience, educational background and key skills, including contact information of 2 current/former supervisors and 1 current/former colleague Application deadline: October 23rd. Please note that we might evaluate applications as they are received and may close the position ahead of the deadline if we find a suitable applicant, so please apply early!

Background: Melt&Marble’s mission is to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable products across different industries. We harness precision fermentation to create the next generation of sustainable designer fats, tailored for applications ranging from delicious, climate-friendly foods to high-performance personal care products. We are growing our personal care commercial team and are looking for a Business Development Manager (personal care) to help turn early market traction into a growing, repeatable business. Reporting to the Head of Business Development & Sales – Personal Care, you will combine hands-on business development with distributor and channel management, making sure brands, formulators, and our distribution partners have everything they need to adopt our ingredients successfully. Position summary: The Business Development Manager will be a key day-to-day contact for Melt&Marble’s personal care customers and distribution partners. You will: * Build and convert a pipeline of new business with personal care brands, contract manufacturers, and formulation houses. * Manage and grow Melt&Marble’s relationships with personal care ingredient distributors, helping them sell our ingredients effectively in their markets. * Coordinate samples, trials, and documentation between customers, distributors, and Melt&Marble’s R&D, regulatory, and operations teams. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role ideal for someone with experience in business development, account management, and distributor management in the personal care or cosmetic ingredients sector, who wants to grow with a fast-scaling company. While the focus is personal care, the role offers the flexibility to contribute to our food business as priorities evolve. Occasionally, some activities may require working outside of standard working hours. The position will require occasional travel within Sweden and abroad. Key Responsibilities: Business development & pipeline management * Identify, qualify, and develop new opportunities with personal care brands (from multinationals to innovative indie brands), contract manufacturers, and formulation houses, in line with the personal care commercial strategy. * Own a defined portfolio of accounts and/or territories, managing opportunities from first contact through sampling, evaluation, and commercial agreement. * Prepare proposals, quotations, and commercial documentation, support negotiations, and maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline forecasts, and sales reporting. Distributor & channel management * Manage and grow relationships with distribution partners, including onboarding, training, joint account planning, business reviews, and performance tracking against agreed targets. * Enable distributor sales and technical teams with the necessary product knowledge, samples, technical and regulatory documentation, and marketing materials. * Support the identification and onboarding of new distribution partners and coordinate forecasts, orders, and sample logistics with distributors and internal teams. Customer support & market insight * Coordinate sample requests, formulation trials, and follow-ups with customers and distributors, working closely with R&D and application teams. * Ensure customers and partners have timely access to product and regulatory documentation (e.g., TDS, SDS, INCI, REACH, natural origin information), in collaboration with the regulatory team. * Collect and share customer feedback, market trends, and competitive intelligence to support product development, positioning, and commercial decision-making. Market presence & cross-functional collaboration * Represent Melt&Marble at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, and support distributor-led customer events. * Collaborate with marketing, R&D, regulatory, operations, and commercial teams to support sales initiatives, develop market-facing materials, and align business activities. * As business needs evolve, contribute to business development activities across Melt&Marble's broader ingredient portfolio, leveraging commercial and channel-management expertise across sectors. Required qualifications: * A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field. * Minimum 4 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management in the personal care/cosmetic ingredients industry (supplier or distributor side). * Hands-on experience managing distributor or channel partner relationships. * Proven track record of building a pipeline and closing B2B deals, with strong CRM and pipeline discipline. * Good understanding of the role of different ingredients in cosmetic formulations. * Excellent communication skills in English * Willingness to travel regularly within Europe and internationally. * Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup. * Passion for sustainability, innovation, and shaping the future of beauty. Bonus points: * Experience working at, or closely with, a specialty ingredient distributor. * Technical understanding of fats, oils, emollients, or other functional ingredients in formulations. * Exposure to food ingredients, or experience selling ingredients across both food and personal care markets. * Experience launching a novel or new-to-market ingredient. * Familiarity with cosmetics regulatory requirements and documentation (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulation, REACH, INCI listings, ISO 16128). We offer: * A mission-driven, collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to global sustainability and innovation in personal care. * A high-growth startup culture that values initiative, creativity, and impact. * The opportunity to help build Melt&Marble’s personal care business from an early stage, with a clear path for career development as it grows. * Competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, and other benefits  Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.   Reports to: Head of Business Development & Sales – Personal Care Application procedure: Applications should contain the following:  * Cover letter- tell us about your ambitions and why you’re a great fit for Melt&Marble and this particular position (300 words max!)  * CV outlining your experience, educational background and key skills, including contact information of 2 current/former supervisors and 1 current/former colleague Please submit all application materials in English. Application deadline: November 15th. Please note that we evaluate applications as they are received and may close the position ahead of the deadline if we find a suitable applicant, so please apply early!   If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact us at hr@meltmarble.com

Background: Melt&Marble’s mission is to enable the transition towards a more sustainable food system. We do this by using precision fermentation to develop the best and tastiest fats for plant-based foods. By engineering microbial metabolism, we can brew animal-free fats that mimic the structures and sensory properties of animal fats. The result: tastier foods, for people and the planet. We are expanding our team and looking to attract enthusiastic & mission-driven people to join us on our journey Position summary: We are happy to consider unsolicited applications from strong candidates that would like to join Melt&Marble, but don’t fit neatly into the positions currently being advertised. We’re especially interested in candidates with strong metabolic engineering/synthetic biology, fermentation, or food science background. Besides strong technical skills, our ideal candidates are expected to have passion for our mission, good organizational skills, and be comfortable working in the dynamic environment of a start-up company, troubleshooting challenging projects, and meeting tight deadlines. Depending on the position, some activities may require working outside of standard working hours. The position might also require travel within Sweden and abroad. Qualifications: * Degree (Bsc, Msc, or PhD) in relevant subject * Excellent written and oral communication skills in English * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Right to work in Sweden not a must, but preferred (Swedish work permit/citizenship or EU citizenship/permanent residence permit) We offer: * An innovative interdisciplinary research environment where you can advance in your career * Unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that solve real world problems * Work in the lovely city of Gothenburg- Sweden’s second-largest city. Gothenburg is a seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature * Flexible work hours, competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, benefits Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. Application procedure: Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file and contain the following: * Cover letter- tell us about why you want to join Melt&Marble, what position you could be interested in, and why you think that you/your skillset would be a good fit (300 words max) * CV * Publication list (if relevant) * References: contact information of 2 current/former supervisors Application deadline: rolling. Applications will be evaluated as they are received. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact us at hr@meltmarble.com.