Biotechnologist, Biochemical Engineer, Food Technologist

Salary Competitive

Kaffe Bueno is the 1st circular economy around coffee, combining coffee's waste with biotechnology to extract active ingredients inside it and use them in the cosmetic and nutraceutical industry. We're building Scandinavia's 1st coffee bio-refinery in September (1st of its kind in the world) and looking for more technical people to help us achieve our mission. Lots of things to do in the meantime. Come and help us, change the world one cup at a time !


We are currently developing Scandinavia 1st Coffee Biorefinery, and the most sustainable in the world. We are currently testing new extraction methods and  developing new products from coffee waste. Also starting to experiment with fermentation and production of different organic acids. 


From now till September, it will consist mostly developing and researching theoretically with current literature, assistance on grant writing, process optimization and doing small lab scale experiments. We've already receive a bit of funding but we need to raise more this summer after we apply for patent.

We are looking for someone who sees the same potential on bioeconomy but most importantly who shares the same values and vision for a more sustainable and equal world not only here in Denmark but in coffee producing countries. Work until August will be more part/time  and full time opportunity is definitely on the table from September. The job we will very fast pace and moving, you'll activities not will be limited by this but you're creative and innovative thinking is a must. We need someone that can put different hats and handle varied tasks simultaneously.


If interested in making part of this pioneer project in the coffee industry, helping us redistrubute wealth along coffee value chain and making your favorite drink more sustainable through this unique and innovative valorization approach don't hesitate to get in touch!

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Working at
Kaffe Bueno

Kaffe Bueno is a biotech company based in Copenhagen, we upcycle coffee waste into active and functional ingredients for cosmetics, nutraceuticals and functional foods. We developed 4 patent-pending processes to preserve and convert spent coffee grounds into high-value compounds. Our mission is to unlock coffee's health and commercial potential by taking advantage of the whole spectrum of its bioactive compounds. Our first product is Kaffe Bueno Oil® - an active ingredient for cosmetics within anti-ageing, sun protection, wound healing and moisturising applications. And we also produce Kaffe Bueno Flour® - an upcycled high-fibre, high-protein gluten-free flour. Our vision is to change people's perception of coffee - from looking at it as a tool to make it until the end of the day, to look at it as a sustainable health elixir.

Read more about Kaffe Bueno

company gallery image