Bioprocess Engineer (12 month FTC)

at  Hilton Food Group

LOCATION: CORSHAM SCIENCE PARK

Cellular Agriculture Ltd produces technology that aims to make cultivated meat a widely available, sustainable, ethical, affordable protein alternative.
We are passionate about food security with an enthusiasm for next-generation solutions, innovative technologies, sustainability, and the future of food and agriculture, and are looking for like-minded people to join our growing team.
The company integrates activities across a Research and Development Department responsible for innovating, an Engineering Department that delivers scaled iterations of bioreactors and bioprocess, and the Operations Department responsible for ensuring the company runs smoothly. These Departments work seamlessly together towards delivering technology that allows a sustainable alternative protein to diversify food stuffs for food security across the world.
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in the benefits a diverse team brings, and having and equitable culture in which all our people can thrive, with everyone being able to influence our day-to-day working for the better and encouraging growth.

EXPERIENCE

Masters-level qualification or equivalent experience in process/(bio)chemical engineering, biochemistry, or biology
Proven industrial experience

WHAT THIS ROLE ENTAILS:

Working on a grant-funded project aimed at expanding our technology stack using novel materials within conventional bioprocess units
Designing and testing bioprocesses in collaboration with external project partners
Utilise your expertise to creatively inform bioprocess design and operation
Objectives
Development of robust protocols for upscaling muscle cell tissue production
Characterising influential process parameters to optimise cell culture