Bioprocess Engineer/Technician
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MCFAs) used in food, animal feed, personal care and industrial chemicals.
We are a small, founder-led team of chemical engineers and synthetic biologists, backed by Ontario Genomics and the University of Toronto.
The role
You will be a full-time bioprocess technician leading day-to-day operation of a 100 L pilot bioreactor. The system will be installed in our lab space at the University of Toronto.
No professional engineering designation is required;
we care most about hands-on bioreactor experience, curiosity, and a get-things-done attitude. We are looking for a highly-driven problem solver who shares our passion for deploying biology as a tool for energy efficient, circular, and decentralized production systems.
As an early member of our team, you will be working closely with the founding team of experts in anaerobic biotechnology, and you can expect lots of visibility into the day-to-day development of a university spinout company. Start date in December 2026 or January 2027 (flexible).
Responsibilities
Pilot operationCommissioning and operation of 100 L anaerobic bioreactorOperate and maintain filtration and extraction units for product recoveryMaintain lab inventory, order supplies and keep the lab safe and compliant (WHMIS, biosafety)Analytics and dataAnalysis of fermentation samples via GC and HPLCRecord process data accurately and maintain an organized electronic lab notebookSummarize results for the technical team and help plan the next experimental campaignQualifications
RequiredCollege diploma or bachelor's degree in bioprocess technology, chemical engineering, chemical engineering technology, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry or a related fieldHands-on experience operating bench top fermentation systemsComfort with aseptic technique, culture handling and routine lab analyticsDetailed record keeping and comfort working with process data in Excel or similar toolsLegally eligible to work in CanadaNice to haveExperience with GC or HPLC method operation and troubleshootingExposure to membrane filtration, solvent extraction or downstream processingExperience with anaerobic microbiology, anaerobic fermentation/digestion or wastewater treatmentBasic Python or R for data analysisWhat
we offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experienceOwnership of a first-of-its-kind pilot system and a direct line to our commercial scale-upMentorship from founders with PhD and M.
A.
Sc. backgrounds in chemical engineering and synthetic biology and a clear growth path as the team expandsApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Symbl is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process on request.
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