• Work at the interface of research and commercialisation
• Contribute to projects across the pharmaceutical, food, agricultural and chemicals industries
• Join CSIRO and support Australia’s premier scientific researchers

The position:

As a Fermentation Scientist with CSIRO Manufacturing, you will use your extensive knowledge and experience in fermentation and microbiology to support research scientists in our Industrial Biotechnology team.  Developing fermentation processes and implementing process optimisation protocols, you will work on a diverse range of microorganisms with a variety of applications. You will independently design and deliver experimental plans that move laboratory processes towards scale-up and ultimately manufacture. Your expertise in bioreactor operation and control and a clearly demonstrated ability to seek innovative solutions to process development, will be required to improve process yields, efficacy, etc. Of particular importance will be your ability to troubleshoot issues and limitations with equipment and processes that ultimately lead to successful outcomes for the team’s projects. You will use your well-developed communication skills to foster close collaboration with team members, other CSIRO scientists and external stakeholders.

Using your strong capacity for independent thought and innovation, you will:
 

Develop fermentation processes and implement process optimisation protocols for a diverse range of microorganisms and application areas.

• Scale-up fermentation processes.
• Manage and maintain equipment.
• Trouble-shoot hardware and process issues.
• Ensure delivery of projects as agreed and assist with technical transfer.
• Assist with the development and implementation of cell processing steps.
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with gene technology regulations.

The Industrial Biotechnology team functions in a highly competitive commercial environment and has a research program directed towards the use of organisms and enzymes to manufacture a wide variety of different biological products. Leveraging state of the art equipment and infrastructure, a diverse array of skills and working in collaboration with a number of internal and external stakeholders, the team develops products and processes with diverse applications for the pharmaceutical, food, agricultural and chemicals industries.

Location:       Clayton (Melbourne) Victoria
Salary:           AU $97k to AU $105k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:          12 month term
Job ref:          58890

As a minimum requirement, you will hold a relevant undergraduate or master’s degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biochemical Engineering or similar field and have clearly demonstrated experience in fermentation process development and application. Specifically:

• Experience in microbial fermentation as well as upscaling microbial processes.
• High-level communication skills, including the ability to engage in clear and concise dialogue with colleagues and customers in relation to experimental results and future actions.
• A history of professional behaviours.
• Proven ability to independently investigate underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems relating to microbial process development, and formulate appropriate responses.
• Extensive knowledge in the use and operation of microbial bioreactors for process development and process optimisation.
• A proactive approach to research, including a demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and methods, and contribute novel ideas in support of scientific investigations.
• A high degree of mechanical aptitude and proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and process issues.
• The flexibility to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team, and to successfully manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously, with autonomy.

To see all the criteria required for success in this role, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below. Apply today!

Position Details

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Please upload your CV and a covering letter which outlines your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role. We recommend that you make reference to the essential requirements of the position (as outlined in full via the 'Position Details' link above), and provide specific examples as requested. 

Applications close

Thursday 10 January, 2019 (11:59pm AEDT)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.