Protein Production/qa/qc Technician Envirotech

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Samsara Eco Full time

Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?

Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact


Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for.

Not only will Samsara's technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.


We are a jaw droppingly unique company Whilst we are an envirotech start-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work.

We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.


Responsibilities include...

Protein Production Duties
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Protein Expression and Purification

  • Perform protein expression using various expression systems including _E. coli _and yeast.
  • Conduct protein purification using techniques such as chromatography.
  • Maintain and optimize protocols for protein expression and purification.
  • Prepare and manage reagents and consumables for protein production activities.
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Research and Development

  • Troubleshoot and optimise protein production processes to improve process efficiency, consistency and yield.
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Instrumentation and Equipment

  • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment used in protein production.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Duties
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QA/QC Testing

  • Develop and conduct tests to evaluate enzyme performance, including enzyme activity assays and protein quantification using methods such as colorimetric assays, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC. Analyse and interpret data from QA/QC tests to ensure batch consistency and quality.
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QA/QC Reporting and Monitoring

  • Prepare detailed QA/QC reports and maintain accurate and uptodate records of all QA/QC activities.
  • Conduct regular audits of QA/QC processes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure all analyses are conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
  • Report any deviations from quality standards and assist in troubleshooting and corrective actions.
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Communication and Reporting Duties

  • Communicate effectively with internal teams to align on protein production and QA/QC requirements.
  • Provide timely updates on production progress and QA/QC results to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to address and resolve quality issues.
  • Present findings and data in meetings with internal and external teams.
  • Document all production activities accurately in electronic lab notebooks.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet protein production targets and timelines.

About you...

  • PhD or MS in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working within crossfunctional teams.
  • Experience with enzymatic assay development and implementation.
  • Experience with _E._ _coli _expression, nickel affinity purification, sizeexclusion purification, SDS-PAGE, absorbancebased microplate assays, and use/maintenance of FPLCs.
  • Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and databases used in enzyme target identification and analysis.

What you might like about us...
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Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.

_Flexibility_ - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.

_Autonomy_ - you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask better questions, adopt techniques to work smarter and do what you say you will do.

_Flat structure_ - we don't entertain bureaucracy at Samsara Our people are empowered to use their own initiative to solve problems collaboratively. Communication is fast which means quicker decisions and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.

  • Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Samsara is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know._
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