Career opportunity
We are a dynamic team of almost 50 people with a passion for science and delivering for our customers.
At Ingenza we are turbocharging biological systems to make everything from therapeutics to enzymes and consumer products, addressing challenges in human health and the global environment. We are a high-growth SME, driven by our values, culture of integrity, and scientific excellence.
There is an exciting opportunity for a Fermentation Scientist with excellent knowledge in Microbiology to join our team. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively within the Fermentation Department, multitask to reach tight project deadlines and show an aptitude for learning new skills. The candidate must have experience in setup, running and analysing experiments using bioreactors. Attention to experimental detail and the ability to carefully record and present methods and results is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication between members of the fermentation team is also required. Formal oral presentation and report writing skills are desirable.
In return, the successful candidate will be embedded within a dynamic, sociable team in a lab-based role with flexible working hours. This position will be based at brand new facilities at the Roslin Innovation Centre where there is regular bus links to the City Centre, free on-site parking, an on-site gym and several on-site cafes – the perfect setting to meet colleagues over a coffee in view of the Pentland Hills.
Job Details
Skills/Experience
The candidate will have:
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree (with at least 2 years of industrial experience), a Masters (with at least 1 year of industrial experience) or a PhD (no industrial work experience) in Biological or Chemical Sciences (or closely aligned subject). We will also consider applicants with solely relevant industry experience (4 years minimum).
- Experience of setting up, running and analysing bioreactor experiments.
- A good knowledge and practical ability in aseptic technique, shake flask culture, agar plating, gram staining.
- Good numeracy skills and a strong problem-solving ability.
- Proven ability to work both independently, and as part of a team.
- The candidate must be able to multitask, have excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and a flexible hard-working approach are key attributes for this position.
- Good interpersonal communication with team members.
Other Desirable Skills (Not Essential) include:
- Knowledge and experience in handling a variety of the most commonly used microbial hosts (Escherichia coli, Pichia pastoris, Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, etc.).
- Experience in mammalian cell culture.
- Experience in using a Quality Management System (SOP’s, RA’s etc).
- Experience in formal report writing and oral presentations.
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology and analytical chemistry
- Knowledge and experience of DoE software packages.
Specifics
- Position: Scientist I or II (depending on experience) – Fermentation
- Closing date: Friday the 24th Jan 2025
- Location: Roslin, Midlothian
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Work pattern: Days (Typically Mon-Fri but may include occasional weekend work)
- Duration: Permanent
- Pension: Available
- Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits
- Perkbox membership
- Unum Help@Hand health and wellbeing services
- BUPA level 1 health expenses cover
- On-site gym
- On-site childcare
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent bus links
- Performance based annual bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid for company nights out
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Colleague celebrations
Ingenza believes that we best serve our customers by creating and supporting an inclusive and diverse team. All the qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disabilities or age.