Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Hilton Food Group Plc.; Corsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Bioprocess Engineer to lead projects in bioreactor and bioprocess technologies. This role involves designing and optimizing bioreactor processes, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving advancements in cell culture bioprocess design. You will play a crucial role in enhancing sustainable alternative proteins and ensuring food security. The company offers a supportive and inclusive environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including share options and world-class training opportunities. If you're passionate about biotechnology and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Share options

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension

Bupa medical cover

Life assurance

World-class training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with pilot-scale bioreactors and large-scale media preparation.
• Ability to manage R&D projects and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize pilot-scale bioreactor processes for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to scale up processes and monitor performance metrics.

Skills

Bioreactor processes

Cell culture

Data analysis

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work ethic

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

CIP

SIP

COP

Job description

Salary: £42000 - £46000 per annum

Work Type: Permanent

Location: Corsham, England

Industry: FMCG

Role Title: Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Cellular Agriculture Ltd produces technology that aims to make cultivated meat a widely available, sustainable, ethical, affordable protein alternative.
We are passionate about food security, sustainability, and next-generation solutions, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. Our company integrates R&D, Engineering, and Operations to deliver innovative technologies that support sustainable alternative proteins and global food security. We value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our culture. As a Senior Bioprocess Engineer, you will work with bioreactors and bioprocess technologies, leading and managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cell culture bioprocess design. Your work will help advance our biotechnological processes and positively impact our company and community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and optimize pilot-scale bioreactor processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
2. Work closely with the bioprocess team to scale up processes effectively and monitor process performance metrics including yield, productivity, and metabolites.
3. Lead or contribute to R&D projects involving media preparation, downstream processing, and large-scale production of animal cell culture.
4. Collaborate with biologists, biomaterial scientists, and engineering teams to refine bioreactor designs and enhance tissue engineering capabilities.
5. Apply your expertise in bioprocess scaling and cell culture to creatively influence bioreactor and bioprocess operations.
6. Contribute to the development and implementation of safety policies, ensuring adherence to SOPs and industry standards.
7. Stay current with industrial advancements, sharing insights with colleagues to keep the company at the forefront of bioprocessing innovations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Significant experience working with pilot-scale bioreactors, cell culture, large-scale sterile media preparation, and bioprocess scaling.
2. Experience with data analysis using key bioreactor parameters and correlations.
3. Hands-on operations such as CIP, SIP, COP, seed train and inoculation.
4. Proven track record of managing R&D projects, solving complex problems, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to build strong working relationships across teams, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
6. Strong independent work ethic and ability to think creatively to design and optimize bioprocesses.

Preferred Qualifications

1. PhD in relevant field.
2. Downstream processing at pilot or industrial scale.
3. Experience in cultivated meat or industrial biotechnology.
4. Familiarity with GMP environments.

We're looking for someone who is:

1. Innovative and proactive in solving complex challenges.
2. Organized, practical, and logical with an ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
3. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
4. Adaptable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and willing to 'chip in' where needed to get things done.

The Benefits
In addition to working in a world-class facility based in the Bath region with a supporting and inclusive team, you will receive a highly competitive base salary, share options in a growing biotech enterprise, competitive holiday allowance and a fantastic benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover and life assurance. You will have access to world-class training, development, and networking with organisations across cellular agriculture, and food systems.

Closing date: Sunday 27th April
Stage 1 interviews (online): 7th May
On site interviews to be held: Tuesday 13th May

When Applying: Please include a cover letter detailing your experience and why you wish to apply for this role.

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