Industrial Biologist

ADLIB; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

I am looking for an Industrial Microbiologist to join an innovative company dedicated to advancing the circular bioeconomy. This role focuses on converting waste into high-performance materials through industrial microbiology, working closely with experts in engineering, chemistry, and material science to develop scalable bioprocesses and impactful solutions. This role is a 18 month FTC.

What You’ll Be Doing?

• Engineering biological systems, including DNA, peptides, enzymes, and microorganisms.
• Cultivating and characterizing bacteria, yeasts, and fungi.
• Developing high-throughput techniques to optimize biological systems.
• Measuring substrate use, metabolite formation, and microbial growth kinetics.
• Optimizing media compositions and growth conditions for industrial applications.
• Applying aseptic techniques and computational tools for bioprocess modeling.
• Investigating enzyme kinetics and metabolic pathways for process optimization.
• Designing and optimizing downstream processing for industrial scalability.
• Utilizing Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) for research documentation.
• Conducting statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate biological systems into industrial applications.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and contributing to intellectual property (IP) development.

What They Are Looking For?

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Expertise in microbial culturing, bioprocessing, and fermentation technology.
• Experience with enzyme kinetics, metabolic modeling, and substrate degradation.
• Strong understanding of bioprocess scale-up and downstream processing.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, spectroscopy, and microscopy.
• Proficiency in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) and high-throughput experimentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative research skills.
• Highly collaborative, with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to sustainability and innovation.

What You’ll Get in Return for Your Experience?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable bioprocessing innovations.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment.
• Professional growth through exposure to industrial-scale applications.
• Contribution to a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and impact.

What’s next?

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in then please apply for the role through the link.