Bioprocess Team Lead

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment
Oxford
1 week ago
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Bioprocess Team Lead –Oxfordshire


We are looking for a dynamicBioprocess Team Leadto join a growing start-up.


Salary:£55.000 - £65,000

Location:Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK


AsBioprocess Team Lead, you will drive the design, development, and realisation of theirbioreactor platform. You will influence strategy, lead the bioprocessing department, and oversee key projects. Working closely with the executive team, you will define objectives and deliver innovative bioprocessing solutions that accelerate commercialisation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong expertise inbioreactors and bioprocess development, and are excited about the future of biomanufacturing, apply now!


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimisepilot-scale bioreactor processes.
  • Develop and implementscale-up technologies.
  • Establish and maintainexperimental protocols, SOPs, and risk assessments.
  • Drivehealth & safety standardsin the bioprocessing department.
  • Design, plan, and executeR&D studiesaligned with project deliverables.
  • Analyse and present experimental results, providing actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advancecompany bioprocessing solutions.
  • Stay at the forefront of technological advancements toidentify process improvement opportunities.
  • Share responsibility for out-of-hours bioprocess operations.


What We’re Looking For


Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Passion, curiosity, and a drive to innovate.
  • 3+ years of bioprocess development experiencein industry or aPhD in biochemical engineering, bioprocessing, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience withsmall-scale bioreactor platforms.
  • Strong background inmammalian cell culture and analytical techniques.
  • Proven expertise incell culture and 3D culture systems.
  • Experience withCAD for bioprocess design.
  • Data analysis skills usingPython, R, or MATLAB.
  • Knowledge ofPFDs, P&IDs, and HAZOP analysis.

Desirable Experience:

  • Expertise inperfusion bioreactor systems.
  • Experience withhollow fibre membrane bioreactors.
  • Understanding ofmembrane characterisation.
  • Background inmuscle or fat biology, cell metabolism, or development.
  • Knowledge of thecultivated meat industry.
  • Experience inbioprocess scale-up and technical development.
  • Application ofDesign of Experiments (DoE)methodologies.


Salary & Benefits

  • Start Date:ASAP
  • Salary:£55,000 - £65,000
  • Contract:Full-time, Permanent.
  • Equity:Stock option plan.
  • Pension:5% company contribution.
  • Holidays:25 days + bank holidays.
  • Workplace:Onsite – Oxford


Sponsorship available for the right candidate.

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