Research Associate - Bioprocess
Main Functions
The successful candidate will plan, organize, and perform yeast propagation and downstream process activities in conjunction with team members. The candidate will perform this research in support of company goals and priorities in conjunction with research assistant interns and other team members, and will assist in solving difficult problems with insight, creativity, and skill.
Key activities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and/or optimizing fermentation parameters to support process scale-up under industrial conditions;
- Operating 20 L bioreactors employing proper sterile technique handling tasks which include but are not limited to sterilization, CIP, calibration of pumps and probes, and preparation of media;
- Operating downstream processing equipment such as separators, spray-dryers, fluidized bed dryers, filter presses, extruders, or freeze-dryers;
- Coordinating sample analyses with internal and external analytical and QC teams;
- Summarizing experimental outcomes and data, and presenting results in relevant meetings;
- Maintaining a clean and safe lab environment;
- Developing and updating lab SOPs;
- Supervising 1-2 research assistants/interns;
- Independently oversee the design, implementation, collection, analysis, and reporting of experiments;
- Carry out fermentation/bioprocess evaluations of a diversity of microorganisms spanning multiple application sectors;
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Technical skills
Required
- MS with 3+ years of laboratory experience in fermentation science, microbial physiology, biochemistry, or related field
- Previous experience with yeast propagation and precision fermentation
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, as part of a team with shared goals
- Be familiar with upstream and downstream industrial fermentation unit operations
An asset
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience using data platforms such as Grafana and Benchling
- Previous bioprocess experience with a wide variety of yeast and/or filamentous fungi
- Bilingual (English & French)
Personal abilities
Required
- Attention to detail and good time management
- A readiness to embrace technical challenges
- Willingness to learn and self-awareness about strengths and limitations
- Diligence and persistence
- Flexibility as a team-player
- Self-motivation
- Possess depth of knowledge in designing and evaluating yeast and/or bacterial fermentations
General criteria
Required
- Able to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or legal resident, or in possession of appropriate work permit)
Organization
Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.
Lallemand's corporate division encompasses all of the support services offered to our branches. Its goal is to optimize internal processes, ensure that your operation is running smoothly, and that your strategy is well thought-out.
Our corporate branch's head office is located in Montreal, Canada, and relies on a team that specializes in: Management; Finance and accounting; Engineering; Research and Development (R&D); Human Resources (HR); and Information Technology (IT). If you want to help bring enthusiasm, collaboration and innovation to our workplace, we'd love to get to know you!
Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
