Founder´s Associate

Step into a front-row seat at MicroHarvest, where we’re unlocking the power of nature’s tiniest organisms to feed a growing planet. As a Founder’s Associate you’ll partner directly with our founding team, turning bold ideas into tangible impact across finance, operations, partnerships and growth. You’ll help steer a mission-driven, venture-backed company that’s setting new benchmarks for sustainable protein—while gaining a panoramic view of what it takes to build an industry-shaping biotech start-up from the inside out. If you’re excited to blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and to leave the world noticeably better than you found it, we’d love to meet you.

Tasks

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate directly with the founding team to identify, prioritize, and execute key business objectives and strategic projects.
• Support finance— In direct cooperation with our C-Level, you will support us in preparing the next fundraising round - from the pitch to the finalization of contracts
• You will provide conceptual support in the further development of the controlling and management system.
• Lead projects in the areas of operational expansions such as location scouting or development of a supplier network
• Continuously enhance internal workflows to boost efficiency and implement systems that support consistent productivity and collaboration.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• First relevant working experience in a fast-growing startup, consultancy or finance department
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, reliability, and a structured working style enable you to keep multiple projects on track, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and deliver outstanding results on time.
• You enjoy working with data and have strong skills in PowerPoint & Excel
• You live in Hamburg or the surrounding area or are ready to move to Hamburg
• Independent, hands-on way of working
• Enthusiasm for sustainability, innovation, and passion to contribute to positive impacts on global food systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.

Become part of our journey, enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere, and contribute to creating sustainable solutions for the global food challenge.

At MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.