Upstream Manufacturing Lead – Regulated Biomanufacturing

• Expertise in fermentation, cell culture production and bioprocessing operations
• Engage with Business Dev, Research Dev & Program Leadership to secure new projects
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation

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The opportunity

• Expertise in fermentation, cell culture production and bioprocessing operations
• Engage with Business Dev, Research Dev & Program Leadership to secure new projects
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation

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CSIRO’s Manufacturing Business Unit brings together multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering capabilities using world-class infrastructure to partner with industry in order to develop innovative products and processes to allow Australian manufacturers to be globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
Reporting to the Group Leader for Regulated Biomanufacturing, the role of the Upstream Manufacturing Lead will be provide strategic technical leadership in the manufacture of vaccines and recombinant proteins as synthesised in prokaryotic and eukaryotic culture systems. Your role would require both, engaging with clients to secure projects as well as facilitating the transfer and execution of new fermentation and cell culture protocols into the Regulated Biomanufacturing laboratories. You will have a key advisory role in decision concerning scientific as well as technology direction. Apply your specialist expertise to solve complex problems within a discipline of advanced fermentation and/or cell culture science for manufacturing of new vaccines and biotherapeutics in a diverse range of expression hosts.Please note that we had recently published this job earlier and received overwhelming response from applicants. However, the scope of the role has slightly changed due to change in business priorities. Applicants who have previously applied for this position, you need not re-apply as we have your application saved against this position and we shall revisit the talent pool.

Your duties will include:

• Provide advanced scientific leadership in all aspects pertaining to fermentation and cell culture manufacturing operations.
• Set project goals and manage projects with the research direction of the business unit.
• Lead effective tech transfer to industry and ensure client satisfaction.
• Engage with client and be an SME on fermentation and cell culture manufacturing protocols.
• Oversee the fermentation and cell culture equipment and ensure that equipment is compliant and ready for operation.
• Lead through influence by providing direction, supervision, mentoring, and career development opportunities to junior colleagues.
• Engage with clients to identify and secure new project opportunities and facilitate the transfer and execution of new fermentation and cell culture protocols.
• Partner with Business Development, Research and Development, and Program Leadership to identify and secure new project opportunities
• Build a network across Australian medical research industry and internationally to anticipate industry needs and adapt to change.
• Play a leading role in the effective 2-way transfer of new technologies into CSIRO and outwards to meet the needs of customers

Location: Clayton, Melbourne, VICSalary: AU$152k – AU$168k plus up to 15.4% superannuationTenure: Indefinite / Full timeReference: 97137 (* readvertised)

To be considered you will need:

• An advanced degree in microbiology, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in scoping, securing and delivering large, complex cell culture projects or fermentation projects..
• Demonstrated experience in leading staff in large projects, including setting up effective and efficient teams.
• Industry experience in the development and application of fermentation or cell culture protocols for manufacture of biotherapeutic proteins and vaccine antigens.
• Strong knowledge in the theoretical and practical knowledge of cell culture or fermentation unit operations including process development, optimisation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience working under the framework for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) gained through industrial experience

For full details about this role and desirable selection criterion please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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