Biotechnology Research and Development Lead

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Abercorn Sinclair Full time

Abercorn Sinclair presents a unique opportunity for a skilled Biotechnology Research and Development Lead to join our esteemed client, MiAlgae, a leading innovator in microalgae-based omega-3 production.

As a key member of the research team, you will play a crucial role in developing and scaling up new and existing products, leveraging your expertise in fermentation process development to increase titre/productivity.

With a proven track record of bringing new products to market and progressing development projects up the Technology Readiness scale, you will be responsible for leading the successful and smooth transfer of processes from laboratory-based R&D to commercial scale.

Key responsibilities include working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver company objectives, planning, executing, and analysing laboratory and demonstration scale upstream and downstream processes, and presenting experimental conclusions and supporting data for internal peer review.

A competitive salary + benefits package awaits the successful candidate, along with the chance to contribute to a culture of continuous capability development through coaching, mentoring, and/or developing colleagues within the team and business unit.



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