Core Responsibilities:

· Apply microbiology knowledge and skills to provide support for biotransformation projects.

· Cell bank (MCB, WCB) preparation and maintenance.

· Nutrient media preparation and sterilization.

· Fermentation vessel (flask, fermenter etc.) and equipment sterilization and preparation.

· Seed train generation for fermentation runs.

· Monitor fermentation contamination, assay, QC and verify aseptic conditions.

· Characterize, identify and deposit newly acquired microorganisms.

· Conduct basic downstream processing operations (cell lysis, biomass separation, micro- & ultrafiltration).

· Record and document all stages of work, operate lab information & knowledge management system (ELN etc.).

· Other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Qualified candidates will have:

· Min BSc degree in microbiology, biotechnology or related field.

· Hands-on experience in modern microbiology techniques, microbial assay, identification and classification methods.

· Applied knowledge of microbial physiology, biochemistry, enzyme fermentation, downstream processing.

· Understanding of modern molecular biology, strain and enzyme engineering.

· Min 5 years working experience in industrial fermentation environment.