Bioprocess Lead: Scale-Up for Cultured Fat

AgFunder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering bioprocessing startup in the UK is looking for a Bioprocess Development Manager to shape the future of cultivated fat production. This role involves leading process design from bench to industrial scale, mentoring a team, and collaborating with various experts. Candidates should have over six years of bioprocess experience, particularly with bioreactor systems. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock option plan

Private health insurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in bioprocess development in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on expertise with mammalian cell culture in suspension bioreactors.
• Proven experience scaling processes to pilot and industrial scales (1000L+).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of bioprocesses for cultivated fat production.
• Design and validate processes for novel bioreactor formats.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in process design and scale-up.

Skills

Bioprocess development

Cell culture

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Sterile operations

Education

Master's degree in biochemical engineering or related field

Tools

Bioreactor systems

Data-driven process optimisation tools

Job description

A pioneering bioprocessing startup in the UK is looking for a Bioprocess Development Manager to shape the future of cultivated fat production. This role involves leading process design from bench to industrial scale, mentoring a team, and collaborating with various experts. Candidates should have over six years of bioprocess experience, particularly with bioreactor systems. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic startup environment.