Senior Industrial Fermentation Scientist - Hybrid Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Microbiologist with a specialization in industrial fermentation to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of microbial processes at our Vereeniging, Gauteng location. The role blends lab work with process oversight across upstream and downstream stages.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial fermentation, strong knowledge of microbial physiology and genetics, and hands-on experience with lab- and pilot-scale fermenters.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial microbial fermentation.
• Strong knowledge of microbial physiology, genetics, and metabolic engineering.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory-scale and pilot-scale fermenters.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and sterile operations.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation of fermentation runs.
• Familiarity with GMP principles is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, balancing on-site lab work in Vereeniging with potential off-site responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Design and conduct fermentation experiments to optimize microbial growth and product yield.
• Develop and implement protocols for upstream process development, including strain selection and media optimization.
• Monitor and control fermentation parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.) to ensure optimal conditions.
• Perform downstream processing steps, including cell harvesting, lysis, and initial purification.
• Characterize microbial products using various analytical and microbiological techniques.
• Troubleshoot fermentation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with downstream processing and analytical teams to ensure seamless integration of the bioprocess.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and results, adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
• Stay abreast of advancements in microbial fermentation technology and industrial biotechnology.
• Assist in technology transfer activities to pilot and manufacturing scales.

Connaissances

Microbial physiology

Genetics

Metabolic engineering

Aseptic techniques

Data analysis

Pilot-scale fermentation

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Master's or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or related field

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Microbiologist with a specialization in industrial fermentation to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of microbial processes at our Vereeniging, Gauteng location. The role blends lab work with process oversight across upstream and downstream stages.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial fermentation, strong knowledge of microbial physiology and genetics, and hands-on experience with lab- and pilot-scale fermenters.