We are working on a challenging and incredibly exciting mission: to bring cultured meat to market. Bioprocess development is at the heart of this challenge. Our team is pushing the boundaries of science and innovation to make sustainable and delicious cultivated meat a reality.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Scientist to join our Bioprocess Development team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in cell metabolism to drive improvements in bioprocess efficiency and productivity. You will work on tailoring the media toward specific cell needs and make sure the cells have all the nutrients they need throughout the culture. Your contribution is vital in overcoming the complex challenges associated with scaling and cost-effective bioprocess optimisation within the field of cultivated meat. Your work will have a huge societal impact.
Do you want the same as we do?
Are you passionate about transforming bioprocess efficiency?
Do you want to be at the forefront of a revolutionary field?
Would you like to join us and help enhance bioprocess strategies by applying your understanding of cell metabolism and feed strategy optimisation?
Your key responsibilities
Project leadership: Drive feed strategy related projects and collaborate with project coordinators to determine project scope, complexity, timelines, and dependencies.
Analyse and interpret metabolic data to optimise the feeding strategy: Use knowledge of cell metabolism to collect, analyse and interpret metabolic data coming from intracellular and spent media analysis and translate it into actionable feeding strategies for the bioprocess. Assess nutrient requirements and tailor the media towards specific cell needs. Improve cell culture media formulations and feed mixes tailored to specific bioprocess requirements, including cell growth, differentiation, and productivity for batch, fed-batch and perfusion culture processes.
Process development: Develop a robust and scalable feeding strategy that can efficiently translate into large-scale production.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate bioprocess development efforts into overall process optimisation strategies. Be an active contributor in team discussions and co-creator with team and project members.
Experimentation: Design, conduct and analyse experiments as part of various research and development activities.
Documentation: Summarise and evaluate study results, thoroughly documenting all experimental processes and outcomes.
Innovation: Exercise sound judgement and creativity to innovate within standard practices and procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Reporting and advising: Report the project results to the team leader, the leadership and the scientific community within Mosa Meat and occasionally to outside partners. Advise the team leader on scientific strategy.
Our ideal future team member
PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree with several years of relevant experience in bioprocess and culture media optimisation, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
Demonstrable knowledge of mammalian cell metabolism, with a strong focus on cell proliferation and differentiation requirements (required).
Experience with spent media analysis and interpretation (required) and familiarity with chromatographic techniques, including handling and data processing (desirable).
Experience with media formulation and optimisation methodologies (required).
Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques (nice-to-have), high-throughput and benchtop bioreactor systems (nice to have), and different process modes such as batch, fed-batch and perfusion (required).
Previous experience with suspension culture (desirable).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Command of English at CEFR level B2 or higher.
Background in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is advantageous.
What we have for you!
We are a small team working on an innovation that we believe will have a huge global impact. As part of this exciting project, we promise that you will get to:
- Enjoy an enterprising work culture with lots of freedom in your projects.
- Combine science with a commercial goal.
- Enjoy 25 days of paid leave per year.
- Have access to fundamental trainings and be part of our continuous learning culture.
- Work in the beautiful, historical city of Maastricht.
- Enjoy flexible working hours.
- As part of competitive remuneration, receive a bonus plan similar to stock options called Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs).
We really look forward to hearing from you. Please submit an application before the end of the month of October and we will be in touch with you shortly following this date.
If you have any questions please reach out to Senior Scientist and team manager, Niusha Nikravesh at niusha@mosameat.com.
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