Fermentation Scientist
Passionate Fermentation Scientist wanted at Colorifix! Drive innovation in sustainable textile dyes. Join us in revolutionising the industry!
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Role description:
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.
Essential skills and experience:
● 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
Title: Fermentation Scientist
Reports to: Head of Fermentation
Location: Innovation Centre, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7GJ, NORWICH
Remuneration: £37,000 to £42,000 depending on experience.
Holidays: 25 + BHs + Birthday
Benefits: Pension scheme, EMI share options, mental health support and employee wellbeing budget, company social events and annual retreat
Local Amenities: On-site cafes, on-site nursery (subject to availability), parking
Closing date for applications is the 28th May 2024
- Department
- Fermentation
- Locations
- Norwich IC
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About Colorifix Limited
Colorifix is a biotechnology company that has developed the first entirely biological process to produce, deposit and fix pigments onto textiles. Inspired by the way colours are produced in nature and engineered through synthetic biology, our process entirely cuts out the use of harsh chemicals and leads to huge reductions in water and energy consumption.
We provide a plug-in solution for existing dye houses and mills around the world. The technology can be used with standard industry machines and works on a broad range of fabrics from natural to synthetics, allowing us to be cost-competitive and highly scalable.
Fermentation Scientist
Passionate Fermentation Scientist wanted at Colorifix! Drive innovation in sustainable textile dyes. Join us in revolutionising the industry!
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