Fermentation Scientist

The Fermentation Scientist will be part of the Fermentation Team, supporting R+D and day-to-day operations of the fermentation laboratories. Responsibilities will include:

• Running of bench-top and multi parallel fermentations (Ambr250)


• Aiding in the planning of Fermentation work and associated activities.


• Helping the planning and design of experimentation - in conjunction with Lead and Senior Fermentation Scientist, ensuring appropriate process parameters are set and adhered to.


• Data/experimental review - Ensure experimental data is complete, accurate and contemporaneous and that any deviations from plans are investigated and corrective and preventative measures are communicated, identified and acted upon


• Data interpretation - Utilise multiple data sets to come to definitive conclusions from experimental data. Aid in review of data presented from team and advise/correct accordingly


• Presentation of data - Ensure coherent results, conclusions and recommendations for future work


• Troubleshooting - Identify any areas that require troubleshooting - equipment, process and/or planning


• Part of multi-disciplinary team - Attend meetings and feedback/present as required


• Maintain appropriate records i.e. HR, Quality, Inventory etc


• Help audit areas as appropriate and define improvement plans


• Ensure equipment is fully maintained and workspace is clean, tidy and ordered and equipment inventory is up to date.


• Be appropriately trained for the role and are maintain up to date training records


• Ensure SOPs are complete, correct and up to date


The role will involve coordinating work with other teams, therefore excellent record keeping and verbal communication skills are a necessity. The nature of the work will mean that from time to time, this may include working over a weekend and with flexible hours.


• BSc in biological sciences, chemical engineering or similar


• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a laboratory environment


• Hands-on experience of running fermentations.


• An understanding of microbiology culturing techniques and working with aseptic technique.


• Experience in the use of conventional laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifugation, microscope, spectrophotometer, pH meter).


• Experience of following standard operating procedures and record keeping


• Experienced in data processing and management and in reporting of results to wider team


• Good communicator and flexible team player that is committed to the success of the team.


• Good time management and organisational skills.


Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of running an Ambr250 system


• Experience of data analysis by R or similar


• Experience of DOE experiments and software


• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.


• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.


• Experience of using an electronic lab book.


• Knowledge of quality management and control measures