Skills and Attributes
* Fermentation
* Molecular Biology
* Biologist
Job Description
Fermentation Biologist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours.
Ref No: HRJOB10575
Business Unit: Almac Sciences
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland, UK
Open To: Internal & External Candidates
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are recruiting a talented fermentation biologist to join our Almac Science business unit at our Craigavon headquarters. The successful candidate will develop and implement fermentation activities for biocatalytic applications, involving hands-on fermentation and biocatalysis projects, including enzyme delivery and fermentation processes within a team of biologists and chemists.
The role involves developing fermentations at lab scale with the goal of scaling up to industrial processes. The candidate will work in full compliance with HSE and QA policies.
Joining a dynamic team within a growing organization, you will have access to numerous personal and professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
* PhD (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field
* Experience with fed batch fermentation for recombinant proteins
* Proficiency in microbiology and aseptic techniques
* Scale-up experience for pilot or production fermentation
* Experience in fermentation process development and downstream processing
* Industrial experience in fermentation
* Expertise in E. coli and/or yeast expression systems for recombinant enzymes
* Knowledge of pilot-scale enzyme production and fermentation methods
* Understanding of biocatalysis and biotransformation processes
* Familiarity with new biocatalytic product development strategies
Closing Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025 at 5pm local time
Note for Recruitment Agencies: Applications from agencies must be submitted through our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered, and no fee will be paid.
We offer paid time off for vacation and sick days. Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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