Fermentation Biologist

TN United Kingdom; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented fermentation biologist to join their dynamic team in Craigavon. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative fermentation projects, focusing on the development of biocatalytic applications. You will be responsible for hands-on fermentation processes, collaborating with a skilled team of biologists and chemists. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this rapidly growing organization provides a supportive environment for your career advancement. If you have a passion for fermentation and a desire to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology.
• Experience in fed batch fermentation and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fermentation activities for biocatalytic applications.
• Work in compliance with HSE and QA policies.

Skills

Fed batch fermentation for recombinant proteins

Microbiology and aseptic techniques

Scale up experience for pilot and production fermentation

E. coli and yeast expression of recombinant proteins

Biocatalysis and biotransformation processes

Education

PhD in Biology or related discipline

Job description

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, flexible working hours.

Ref No: HRJOB10575

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland, UK

Open To: Internal & External Candidates welcome to apply

Contract: Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a talented fermentation biologist to join our Almac Science business unit, based in our Craigavon headquarters.

The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of fermentation activities for biocatalytic applications. The work will involve hands-on fermentation & Biocatalysis projects, including delivery of enzymes and fermentation projects working within a team of biologists and chemists.

Fermentations will be developed at lab scale with the aim of obtaining processes which can be tech transferred to industrial scale fermentation. The successful candidate will work in full compliance with HSE and QA policies and procedures.

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

· PhD (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or other closely related discipline

· Demonstrated experience of fed batch fermentation for recombinant proteins

· Demonstrated experience with microbiology and aseptic techniques

· Scale up experience for pilot and/or production fermentation scale

· Previous experience in the development of fermentations processes and their downstream processing

· Industrial employment in the field of fermentation

· Expertise in E. coli and or yeast expression of recombinant proteins with an emphasis on enzymes

· Specialist working knowledge of pilot-scale enzyme production and/or fermentation methods

· Working knowledge of Biocatalysis and/or biotransformation processes

· Working knowledge of new biocatalytic product development strategies

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 5pm local time

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.