Overview

Are you a skilled Bioprocess/ Fermentation professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

We are partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to recruit a Bioprocess/Fermentation Engineer or Scientist to support process transfer, scale-up, and optimisation activities on a two-year fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge processes and new product introductions, driving improvements across upstream and mid-stream operations.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key Responsibilities

- Lead technology transfer activities from R&D; to manufacturing, including GMP documentation, protocols, SOPs, and batch records.
- Design and execute continued process verification strategies, scale-up and scale-down bioreactor studies, and technical trials.
- Support cleaning validation, equipment qualification, and qualification of new bioprocess raw materials.
- Monitor bioreactor performance using Process Analytical Technologies (PATs) and data-driven insights.
- Investigate technical assay issues, identify root causes of process deviations, and recommend solutions.




- Conduct process trend analysis and comparability assessments to ensure consistency and quality across sites.
- Identify and implement process optimisation opportunities to enhance yield, reduce variability, and improve bioreactor performance.

Qualifications

- A Master or PhD in Science or Engineering.
- Experience in bioprocess engineering, cell culture, and bacterial fermentation.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working in a GMP environment is highly desirable.

This is an ideal role for a Bioprocess Engineer or Scientist who thrives in a rapid-paced, quality-driven environment and is eager to contribute to process excellence and product innovation. Please note that only applications submitted via the job boards will be considered.

Seniority level

- Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Contract

Job function

- Science

Industries

- Staffing and Recruiting

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📌 Bioprocess Scientist (Melbourne)
🏢 On Q Recruitment
📍 Melbourne