SRG is working with a growing Biopharmaceutical company in Surrey. We are looking for an experienced Fermentation Scientist to join the Fermentation R&D team.
Job Title: Fermentation Scientist
Vacancy type: Permanent
Area: Surrey
Salary: 30,000 - 40,000
Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week, typically worked within standard office/production hours. Once or twice a month night shift cover will be required as necessitated by the R&D Programme Manager.
Looking for a highly motivated Fermentation Scientist to join the R&D team. This role is equivalent to a Senior Scientist position. Reporting to the Head of Fermentation R&D, you will be working on your own R&D projects around process development and optimisation. In this role, you will have an opportunity to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company that specialises in gut health products.
The successful candidate will have a strong industry background in microbial fermentation, specifically working with bacteria. You will also have experience working on your own projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Lead Fermentation R&D projects, plan and execute relevant experiments, perform troubleshooting and process optimisations in scale down models with the aim of subsequent implementation at production scale.
2. Communicate the progress of ongoing Fermentation R&D projects, draft project reports, contribute to project meetings, and present R&D results in written and oral formats as appropriate.
3. Lead a small team of Scientists and/or Technicians, nurture their skills, and provide technical leadership to junior members of the team.
4. Analyse the company's fermentation process and improve optimisation and standardisation.
5. Complete reports and communicate across divisions and senior management.
6. Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of an R&D laboratory.
Skills Required:
1. Educated to a BSc, MSc or PhD level in a Scientific or Engineering related discipline and a relevant number of years of industrial experience.
2. Technical expertise in microbiology and bacterial fermentation is essential.
3. Project management or supervisory experience desired.
You will need to be able to drive and have a vehicle to get onsite.
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