Cell Feed Specialist — Advanced Cell Culture Scientist

Skretting; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skretting in Stavanger, Norway, is seeking a Specialist Cell Biologist for Cell Feed to advance cell culture media development for the cultivated protein industry. You will work in a small, entrepreneurial Biotechnology team on a long term temporary assignment from the research centre, the Skretting Bubble.

You will develop and test cell culture media, implement new methodologies, and support continuous development of laboratory capabilities.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including 2D and 3D models, stem cell culture, and sterile laboratory work using aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of cell culture media development, optimisation, and cell nutrition research.
• Strong scientific mindset with experience in experimental design, statistics, data analysis, and the ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments.
• Experience developing, optimising, and implementing laboratory methods and techniques relevant to cell‑based research and development.
• Experience from a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other R&D environment.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting scientific findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working in a quality‑focused laboratory environment with strong documentation practices; experience managing and maintaining a cell culture laboratory is an advantage.
• Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) is considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and apply 2D and 3D cell culture models.
• Develop and optimize tailor‑made cell culture media for different cell types.
• Test premixes and functional ingredients across relevant cell models.
• Plan and conduct cell nutrition research and interpret experimental outcomes.
• Independently plan, prioritize, execute, troubleshoot, and document experiments.
• Develop, optimize, and implement new laboratory methods and techniques.
• Generate high-quality data and communicate results to project managers and other stakeholders.
• Support the day‑to‑day operation and continuous improvement of the cell culture laboratory, including routines, equipment, consumables, documentation, and organization.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary internal teams and external industry partners.
• Present scientific work to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

2D & 3D models

Stem cell culture

Aseptic techniques

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Biomedicine/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology

Job description

Skretting in Stavanger, Norway, is seeking a Specialist Cell Biologist for Cell Feed to advance cell culture media development for the cultivated protein industry. You will work in a small, entrepreneurial Biotechnology team on a long term temporary assignment from the research centre, the Skretting Bubble.

You will develop and test cell culture media, implement new methodologies, and support continuous development of laboratory capabilities.