Fermentation Bioprocess Technician

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible working options

On-campus childcare

Study for Staff program

Health & wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Job summary

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland invites you to join IDEA Bio as a technical research support specialist. You will work in an experienced team providing expertise across the bioprocess development lifecycle, primarily in the laboratory, supporting fermentation strategies to advance sustainable biomanufacturing.

Based at the St Lucia campus, the role coordinates bioreactor preparation, assists in experiments, troubleshoots

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in biotechnology, chemical engineering or biochemical engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent practical research skills and laboratory techniques.
• Experience with instrumented bioreactors and bioprocess equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bioreactor preparation and operations, including media formulation and equipment setup.
• Design and support complex fermentation experiments and strategies.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment and protocols.

Skills

Research skills

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Biotechnology / biochemical engineering degree

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Bioreactors

Bioprocess equipment

Job description

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland invites you to join IDEA Bio as a technical research support specialist. You will work in an experienced team providing expertise across the bioprocess development lifecycle, primarily in the laboratory, supporting fermentation strategies to advance sustainable biomanufacturing.

Based at the St Lucia campus, the role coordinates bioreactor preparation, assists in experiments, troubleshoots