Bioreactor AI Engineer

By harnessing the power of cell growth, we are creating state-of-the-art technology inspired by nature that you can use to cultivate real meat outside animal bodies – with no need for slaughter. Cultivated meat is also known as ‘cultured’, ‘cell-based’ or ‘clean’ meat, but for us, it’s called ‘Cellcraft®’ meat. An end-to-end process that can be set up almost anywhere, we will give you the tools to produce meat that’s cleaner, responsible, and scalable – empowering producers and revolutionising animal protein and fat production for a more sustainable food economy.

We are looking for a Bioreactor Engineer with experience in bioreactor development, operation and optimisation to join our core team! You will be adaptable and able to handle a range of cross-functional projects in a fast paced environment. You are an independent problem solver who likes to take the initiative and enjoys seeing their ideas come to fruition.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up, optimizing, and operating bioreactors.
• Designing and building new bioreactors.
• Planning, efficient execution, comprehensive analysis and presentation of bioreactor experiments.
• Coordination of engineering projects.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Bioengineering. (A PhD in a relevant subject is not essential but will be beneficial)
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing and operating stirred tank bioreactors for mammalian cells either in industry or academia.
• Practical knowledge of and hands-on experience in mechanical design and setup of bioreactors.
• Mammalian cell culture proficiency.

Desirable hands-on expertise (two or more of the following ideally):

• Design and operation of continuous perfusion within bioreactor systems

• Induced pluripotent stem cell culture

• Myogenic and adipogenic differentiation

• Working with microcarriers

• Fabrication techniques such as prototyping, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and CNC machining, electronic controller development.

• Computational modelling of fluid dynamics, cell growth and other phenomena within bioreactors

• Programming for bioreactors and sensors, and/or for data analytics.

• Sourcing and procurement of materials and equipment for bioreactors

• Competitive salary and stock options

• Potential for excellent career progression

• Exposure to a disruptive and innovative market

• Contributing to the development of sustainable and ethical meat

• You will work in facilities at the world-renowned, historical University of Cambridge. We are backed by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and 2 of the world’s leading food-tech VCs.

We want to bring sustainable farming to production lines worldwide. Through our efficient, slaughter-free food system, we make cultivated meat production possible for food producers across the globe.

OUR VALUES

🥩 COMPASSIONATE DRIVE

We put people at the core of our push for change. Focusing on the needs of living beings and our planet, rather than indulging in the abstract. We embody this without compromise, every single day - whether it is practising veganism or facilitating a cycle to work scheme.

👩‍🔬 INVENTIVE VISION

We foster a highly innovative environment, accelerating creativity and novel ideas which deliver inventive and refreshing solutions for good. Were going against the grain: advocating visionary ideas which disrupt the status quo. We endorse revolutionary thinking and doing.

🔬 SCIENTIFIC RIGOUR

Science is the pursuit of the uncompromising truth, and so this is where we have set the bar in all aspects. At our company, scientific rigour isn't just a value - it's a superpower. Our attention to details and meticulous testing are the secret sauce that make our technologies so mouthwateringly good.

🧬 POLYMATH SPIRIT

Our work demands myriad skills and expertise, enabling us to deliver impact to our partners holistically, across their complex value chains. We value the insights arising from different backgrounds, and our current team comprises members from eight different nations with expertise across multiple disciplines - from bioelectronics to fluid dynamics.

Cellcraft is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating inclusive teams and providing a work environment that allows all to be themselves.