SENIOR/PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST TO JOIN BIOTECHNOLOGY UP-STREAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE XELLIA R&D GROUP IN OS

R&D
We are looking for a new colleague to join Xellia Biotechnology Up-Stream R&D Department and contribute to the crucial process development for the manufacture of life-saving antibiotics.
You will work with the development of new strains and fermentation processes including scale-up and implementation into Xellia’s production facilities. Work will range from microtiter scale to production scale and you will be located in modern office- and lab-facilities in Oslo.

ROOM FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

At Xellia, every colleague counts. As a small company, we are good at making room for the individual. If you’re looking for development, knowledge or more responsibility, you’ll rarely be turned down, which gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into your area. Because we know that a belief in talent combined with the desire to grow is a recipe for growth. Both for you and for us.

• Development of production strains and fermentation processes
• Practical work using microorganisms; identification, characterization, biological assay determination, cultivation in microtiter plates, shake flasks and fermenters
• Plan, execute and evaluate fermentation experiments
• Deliver, report, and openly share results in alignment with project plans
• Summarize findings in development reports and technical transfer documentation
• Motivate and encourage team members
• Promote cross-functional collaboration by actively exchanging results and experiences from development work.