Assistant Scientist, Industrial Biotechnology

Indogulf BioAg LLC; London; Híbrido; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. seeks an Assistant Scientist to support fermentation-based biofertilizer production across R&D and production.

You will perform routine microbial QC, assist with plant-microbe experiments, and help with data recording and troubleshooting to ensure smooth handoffs between fermentation and finished product. The role offers exposure to bioprocessing, formulating, and downstream processing in a hands-on startup environment at the London, Ontario site, with opportunities to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or related life sciences.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with microbial culture, aseptic handling and enumeration.
• Knowledge of microbial fermentation is highly desirable; training provided.
• BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratory practices knowledge.
• Experience operating bioreactors and downstream processing equipment is a plus.
• Strong documentation and data-recording skills.
• Comfort working both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Fermentation, bioprocessing and formulation tasks including media screening.
• Set up, operate and monitor bioreactors (up to 10 L) and other equipment.
• Support R&D fermentation development and routine production batches.
• Downstream processing steps and formulation support.
• Prepare and label materials, and assist in packaging of batches.
• Maintain accurate batch and process records and troubleshoot runs.
• Coordinate with upstream, QC, and other teams to ensure smooth handoffs.
• General lab safety and adherence to SOPs.
• Assist in plant-microbe research and experiments as needed.

Conocimientos

Hands-on laboratory experience

Microbial culture

Aseptic handling

Plating

Enumeration

BSL-1/BSL-2 knowledge

Bioprocess equipment operation

Data recording

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering, Environmental Science, or related life-science

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Scientist, Industrial Biotechnology

Full-time On-site

Location: Stiller Centre, London, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company based at Western Research Parks in London, Ontario. We develop, scale, manufacture, and commercialize microbial and biological technologies for application in diverse industries such as agriculture, animal health, mining and bioremediation.

We are a growing, hands-on team where scientists, technicians, regulatory professionals, and commercial teams work closely together to move ideas from the lab into practical, real-world scalable solutions.

Role Overview

The Assistant Scientist will primarily support fermentation-based biofertilizer production across both R&D and production operations (from media screening and bioreactor runs through downstream processing and formulation), perform routine microbial quality control, support plant-microbe research experiments as needed, record accurate data, and elevate issues quickly while collaborating with upstream, QC, and other cross-functional teams.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on startup environment where the Assistant Scientist can contribute directly to fermentation, bioprocessing, and production, with additional exposure to QC and agricultural research.

What You’ll Do

1. Fermentation, Bioprocessing and Formulation

Perform media screening and optimization to support fermentation of microbial strains for biofertilizer production.

Set up, operate, and monitor bioreactors (up to 10 L) and other bioprocess equipment of different sizes, including sterilization, inoculation, sampling, and in-process monitoring.

Support both R&D fermentation development and routine production batches, including batch preparation, equipment cleaning, and sterilization.

Carry out downstream processing steps such as centrifugation, drying, and blending, using equipment at different scales.

Support product formulation and help transfer processes from bench scale toward production.

Weigh and charge raw materials, and help with blending, packaging, and labelling of finished product batches.

Record batch and process data accurately and help troubleshoot fermentation runs.

Work closely with the upstream, QC, and other teams to ensure smooth handoffs from fermentation to finished product.

2. Routine Microbial QC

Prepare microbiology media for plates, broths, flasks, cultures, and QC testing, and prepare samples for analysis.

Perform plating, microbial enumeration, routine culture maintenance, and inoculations using aseptic technique.

Conduct contamination checks, product and culture testing, and other routine QC assays.

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely laboratory records, QC logs, data sheets, and sample traceability documentation.

Keep laboratory workspaces, materials, cultures, and supplies clean, organized, and ready for use.

3. Plant-Microbe Research Support (As Needed)

Execute research protocols developed by the team and follow approved experimental procedures exactly.

Set up and maintain plant-microbe efficacy experiments in controlled environments, including grow tents.

Prepare and apply microbial treatments while maintaining clear labelling, treatment separation, and experimental controls.

Monitor plant growth and environmental conditions, and record study performance indicators consistently.

Take measurements and photographs, collect samples, and maintain complete and accurate experimental records.

Support harvest activities, sample processing, analytical work, and trial execution across row crops and greenhouse crops.

4. General Laboratory Responsibilities

Follow all laboratory safety, biosafety, including Biosafety Level 1 and 2 (BSL-1/BSL-2) practices, and standard operating procedures.

Coordinate day-to-day activities with upstream, QC, research, and other cross-functional teams to keep fermentation, production, QC and research work on schedule.

Report protocol deviations, contamination concerns, equipment issues, and unusual results promptly.

Support additional QC, research, production harvest, and laboratory operations tasks as assigned, and participate in team meetings.

What You’ll Bring

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related life-science discipline.

Practical hands‑on laboratory experience; experience with microbial culture, aseptic handling, plating, or enumeration is strongly preferred.

An understanding of microbial fermentation, or a strong willingness to learn it; training will be provided.

Working knowledge of Biosafety Level 1 and 2 (BSL-1/BSL-2) laboratory practices.

Comfort operating bioreactors, centrifuges, dryers, blenders, and other bioprocess equipment of different sizes, with an understanding of downstream processing and formulation (or eagerness to learn).

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 kg (e.g., media components, carboys, product bags) and to stand for extended periods during fermentation and production runs.

Comfort following established laboratory and research protocols carefully and consistently.

Strong attention to detail, with accurate documentation, measurement, and data‑recording skills.

Reliable and organized, with clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including across departments.

A genuine interest in agriculture, plants, soil, environmental science, microbiology, fermentation, biofertilizers, and biological technologies, with the ability to work onsite at our lab at Western University campus in London, ON.

Genuine enthusiasm for the field and a desire to grow with the company in a long-term role.