Bioprocess Lead: Scale-Up Architect for Cultivated Fat

Hoxton Farms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech startup in the UK is seeking a leader in bioprocess development to significantly enhance cultivated fat production. This role encompasses designing and scaling novel bioreactor systems while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioprocessing with a strong background in sterile operations. This position not only offers technical challenges but also leadership opportunities, all within a supportive and diverse environment fostering innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock option plan

Beautiful lab and office

Weekly socials and events

Pension plan

Private health insurance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in bioprocess development and scale-up in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on expertise with mammalian cell culture in suspension bioreactors.
• Experience scaling processes to pilot and industrial scales (1000L+).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of scalable bioprocesses.
• Design and validate processes for novel bioreactor formats.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in process design.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Mammalian cell culture

Team leadership

Process optimisation

Sterile operations

Education

Master’s degree in biochemical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Bioreactor systems

ELNs and LIMS

Job description

An innovative biotech startup in the UK is seeking a leader in bioprocess development to significantly enhance cultivated fat production. This role encompasses designing and scaling novel bioreactor systems while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioprocessing with a strong background in sterile operations. This position not only offers technical challenges but also leadership opportunities, all within a supportive and diverse environment fostering innovation.