Production Manager — Nanoparticle & Polymer Manufacturing

Ferronova Pty Ltd · Adelaide, South Australia · Full-time · On-site

About Ferronova

Ferronova is an Adelaide-based medical technology company developing next-generation tools for cancer surgery and imaging. Our FerroTrace® magnetic nanoparticle tracer and FerroMag® magnetometer platform are designed to help surgeons more accurately locate and remove cancer-affected lymph nodes. We're an R&D-stage; business where the work is hands‑on, the science is genuinely novel, and the people who join now help shape how we build.

The Role

We're looking for a Production Manager to lead the development, optimisation and scale‑up of our nanoparticle and polymer synthesis processes. Reporting to the CEO and working alongside our R&D; and production teams, you'll take manufacturing methods from the bench toward robust, reproducible, regulation‑ready production — making sure every process is safe, compliant and built to last.

This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys solving hard process‑engineering problems and wants their work to translate directly into a real clinical product.

What you'll do

- Design and oversee experiments to scale up and optimise nanoparticle and polymer processes
- Develop scalable, reproducible and robust manufacturing methods, in collaboration with team members and consultants
- Troubleshoot process performance issues and lead root‑cause analysis
- Analyse data and write comprehensive reports for submission to regulatory bodies, including characterisation reports, manufacturing records and certificates of analysis
- Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Project Working Instructions (PWIs)
- Carry out manufacturing to defined PWIs, SOPs and methodologies
- Maintain GMP laboratory compliance, including disinfection and environmental monitoring during production
- Assist with the purchase, installation and qualification of new laboratory equipment,



and perform maintenance, calibration and verification
- Conduct risk assessments to ensure chemicals are handled, stored and disposed of safely
- Keep the laboratory a safe working setting and support routine inspections
- Ensure compliance with Ferronova's internal procedures, regulatory requirements and international standards
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners (CDMOs) and supply chains to transition manufacturing to commercialisation

What you'll bring

- A Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in a manufacturing facility, ideally in pharmaceuticals or medical devices
- Hands‑on experience in nanoparticle and polymer synthesis and analysis
- Working knowledge of cGMP and ISO 13485 requirements
- Experience with automation and equipment integration for process development and control
- Vendor and supply‑chain management skills
- Strong knowledge of safe chemical handling
- High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
- Good organisation and time management, with a focus on timely delivery
- Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace and ChemWatch

The details

- Location: Adelaide, Australia (on-site)
- Department: Research & Development
- Reports to: CEO
- Employment type: Full-time
- Travel: Some domestic and international travel required; formal attire when meeting key clients and stakeholders

Why join us

Join a small, ambitious team building genuinely new technology with the potential to improve cancer care worldwide. You'll have real ownership over how we scale our manufacturing, direct access to leadership, and the chance to see your work move from the lab toward the clinic.

Ready to help bring a breakthrough cancer technology to life? Apply now.

Ferronova is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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📌 Production Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Ferronova
📍 Adelaide