Company Profile

MiAlgae applies leading advances in science and technology to improve food security and reduce the impact of humanity on the planet.

The company aims to eliminate reliance on wild caught fish as a source of Omega-3 by harnessing the potential of microalgae as a sustainable and rich alternative source. MiAlgae’s zero-waste solution recycles co-products from food and drink production to grow Omega-3 rich microalgae, returning clean water in the process.

We value diversity in our team and thinking and are a family-friendly, equal opportunities employer. We are open to considering a range of flexible working options and patterns with candidates.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of R&D or a Senior Development Scientist, you will assist in the development and scale up of new and existing bioprocesses from the bench to commercial scale. The candidate will identify and implement process improvements in response to the needs of the business and technological developments.

This cross-disciplinary role will involve close collaboration with the Engineering and Quality departments to ensure that scaled operations are considered early in the development cycle and to maintain adherence to quality standards.

Duties

Work with a multidisciplinary team of staff within AGILE project framework to deliver company objectives.

Identify and evaluate areas for improvement to process efficiency and productivity within manufacturing processes.

Plan, execute and analyse laboratory and demonstration scale upstream and downstream processes within agreed timescales and quality standards.

Present and formally report experimental conclusions and supporting data for internal peer review.

Use expertise and experience of bioprocess development to address and resolve technical challenges associated with process transfer, scale-up, and quality control across technology readiness levels.

Ensure reproducibility and consistency of manufacturing processes while adhering to regulatory standards.

Prepare comprehensive documentation, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the production team.

Contribute to the successful and smooth transfer of processes from laboratory-based R&D to commercial scale by providing scientific and technical support to colleagues in other departments.

Assist with general laboratory maintenance tasks and to additional projects.

About You

As a young, early-stage company we are looking for driven individuals with a flexible approach to work, who are natural problem solvers and thrive in a dynamic start-up environment. You will ideally have industry experience or collaborative industry-led academic experience with a focus on biotechnology and bioprocessing. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have a positive, can-do approach and an interest in protecting the environment.

Experience:

Required:

Educated to BSc/MSc/MRes/Ph.D. level in a relevant life science or bioprocess discipline (e.g., Biotechnology, Fermentation or Microbiology).

3 –4 years industrial experience (+BSc) or 1 –2 years industrial experience (+MSc/PhD) with a focus on upstream or downstream bioprocess development, process optimisation, new product development and scale-up.

Fundamental understanding of microbiology and the challenges associated with the maintenance and propagation of pure cultures.

Knowledge of data analytics and the deployment of solutions within a diverse environment.

Preferred:

Experience liaising with external academic or industrial collaborators to arrange, execute and analyse process development or product analysis runs.

Experience working with multiple microbial hosts.

Evidence of technical troubleshooting and complex problem-solving experience.

Experience with online and offline analytical techniques for monitoring fermentations.

Experience with analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography and HPLC.

Confidence to use own judgement and initiative within routine activities.

Culture

MiAlgae is a fast-growing, people-oriented scale-up that strives to deliver company-wide goals through an inclusive and collaborative team approach.

We are a friendly and positive team with a real sense of purpose and pull together to achieve our goals.

Benefits

32 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays).

Additional annual leave per complete year of service – up to 5 additional days.

Flexible working opportunities.

Discretionary performance-based annual bonus programme.

Excellent training – bespoke to you and your development needs.

Cycle to work and electric car schemes.

Holiday purchase scheme

Free parking on site.

Company contribution to gym membership.

5% company contribution to pension.

Enhanced sick leave allowance.

Recruitment referral scheme .

Social events, and more.

Apply

Please provide your CV, cover letter and references to careers@mialgae.com

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