Associate Scientist, Industrial Biotechnology
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The Opportunity
Our client, a pioneering biotechnology company based at Western Research Parks in London, Ontario, is hiring a Lab Technician to join their growing team. In this role, you will execute routine microbial quality control, support research experiments under technical suprervision, record accurate data, and elevate issues quickly while collaborating with the laboratory team.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on startup environment where the Lab Technician can contribute directly to both routine laboratory operations and the execution of meaningful agricultural research.
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: London, Ontario (onsite)
What You'll Do
1. Fermentation, Bioprocessing and Formulation
- Perform media screening and optimization to support fermentation of microbial strains for biofertilizer production.
- Set up, operate, and monitor bioreactors (up to 10 L) and other bioprocess equipment of different sizes, including sterilization, inoculation, sampling, and in-process monitoring.
- Support both R&D fermentation development and routine production batches, including batch preparation, equipment cleaning, and sterilization.
- Carry out downstream processing steps such as centrifugation, drying, and blending, using equipment at different scales.
- Support product formulation and help