Assay Development Scientist, Technical Program Manager

Our client belongs to the food production industry who is cultivating the future of sustainable seafood by crafting delicious, nutritious, affordable cultivated fish that is better for the health, the oceans, and our planet. They are weaving together the deep wisdom of the oceans with modern innovation to develop reasonable and healthy seafood that provides a sustainable alternative to the harmful impact of traditional fishing practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate high-throughput bioassays to evaluate cell growth, viability, and differentiation in fish and crustacean cell lines.
• Assist in developing and optimising cell culture media formulations to support efficient cell growth and target product development.
• Develop new techniques, explore new approaches and technologies, perform troubleshooting and optimisation experiments, and present your work to various cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with scientists across R&D disciplines to ensure bioassays align with overall R&D project goals.
• Analyse and interpret bioassay data to support process development and optimisation.
• Stay current with advancements in bioassay development and cultivated meat research Core competencies.

Requirements:

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with 2 years of postdoctoral experience. OR
• Master in Biology/Life Science, or related field with more than 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in bioassay development, preferably for cell culture or cellular agriculture application.