Senior Bioprocess Scientist - Precision Fermentation

Salary: $150-$160k base plus super Hours: Full time Why join this organisation? Join the alternative proteins revolution with our client who is a trailblazing biotech startup merging nature and science to reinvent the food industry. They specialise in creating nature-identical dairy proteins through precision fermentation, eliminating the need for animals or farmland. Their innovative approach extends beyond food and beverages to nutraceuticals and infant nutrition, with a dedication to sustainability, smart technology, and pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge to create a healthier, more sustainable world. Some of the benefits on offer include: Boost your work-life balance with an extra 5 days of paid leave each year. A generous Paid Parental Leave Policy Hybrid flexible working options, allowing you to adapt your work schedule to your needs. Onsite Parking Access to the Employee Assistance Program to ensure you have the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. Career development into a leadership role The opportunity Our client is an expert in precision fermentation. In this role, you'll develop and implement upstream bioprocesses and assist with downstream processes for various microorganisms. Your focus will be on creating new methods and enhancing existing ones. They seek a hands-on expert in bioprocessing, a team player, and someone who will thrive in their innovative culture dedicated to delivering world-class products. You'll be responsible for: Developing and implementing upstream (fermentation) process development and scale-up. Isolating and scaling post-fermentation products at laboratory and pilot scales. Collaborating cross-functionally for successful project milestones and technology transfers. Preparing and revising documents, including presentations and reports. Organising and distributing meeting materials, reports, and action items. Travelling to partner organisations as needed. About you You have a background in chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related fields with hands-on expertise in bioproduct processing. You excel in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and have exceptional client relationship and communication skills. You are a people person and team player who thrives in an innovative culture. You demonstrate strong business acumen, making sound judgments and quick decisions with discretion and sensitivity in confidential matters. In addition, you will have: Postgraduate degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or process engineering. 5-7 years of experience with PhD or 7-10 years with Masters in microbial process development and scale-up. Expertise in E.coli and P. pastoris bioprocessing with successful technology transfer experience. Knowledge of GMP methodologies is highly desirable Availability for domestic and international travel and flexibility across the working week during fermentation cycles High energy, multitasking ability, and sound decision-making with experience in food technology and HACCP principles. To Apply Please submit your CV (WORD doc preferred) or contact Teresa on 0405 417 882 for a confidential discussion. This role is open to overseas candidates subject to meeting the Australian Government immigration criteria for the appropriate visa application. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)