Downstream Bioprocess Research Associate

Reports to:
Head of Bioprocess

Location:
All G Head Office in Waterloo, NSW

Employment type:
Permanent full-time

Salary range:
$85,000 - $110,000

Date:
ASAP

About All G
All G is an Australian biotechnology company developing high-value human and bovine milk proteins through precision fermentation. Our technology brings infant formula closer to human milk, shaping the future of infant nutrition for tens of millions of babies worldwide. We're starting with bovine lactoferrin – milk's most valuable protein – while building a rich pipeline of human milk proteins with a rapid launch sequence.

We believe in taking on the hardest technical and commercial challenges. Join us if you want to be part of one of the most impactful biotech companies in the world.

Our vision:
Next generation nutrition for one billion people.

Our mission:
We push the boundaries of biotechnology to deliver nutrition that is all good for you, for your children, and for the planet.

Job Overview
This role will be responsible for performing downstream processing of precision fermentations, for both routine and research and development purposes.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Assist in developing and optimizing downstream processes (e.g., centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, chromatography).
• Operate lab-scale bioprocess equipment (up to 20L scale).
• Perform in-process testing and analysis including SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and protein concentration assays.
• Support lab upkeep: cleaning, inventory management, ordering consumables, and equipment maintenance.
• Design and plan experiments, and contribute to the remote support of scale up activities.
• Adhere to lab safety and quality standards, including GMP-like documentation practices.
• Work autonomously and collaborate with the wider R&D team.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data, calculate recoveries, and write and present reports.
• Perform such work activities relevant to the role's key accountabilities as approved by the Team Leader.

About You (including Essential Education & Skills)
Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering or a related field
• 0-5 years relevant work experience
• Prior knowledge/experience in a microbial fermentation lab or with bioprocess separation techniques preferred, but not essential
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of and commitment to OH&S
• Willingness to travel approximately twice a year (including overseas to our CMO partner) to support process implementation

All G's Employee Benefits
All G offers a range of generous employee benefits:

• Alongside a competitive base salary, every All G employee receives access to share options, driving collective buy-in and rewarding hard work and commitment to the team.
• "Work hard, rest hard" with our 'My Days' Leave Policy, gifting you an extra 5 days of paid annual leave every year.
• Embrace parenthood with our generous Paid Parental Leave Policy.
• Enjoy the ease of onsite parking at our Waterloo Innovation Centre.
• Access generous relocation and visa sponsorship benefits under our General Visa & Relocation and Sponsorship for Permanent Residency policies.
• Access our Employee Assistance Program, ensuring you have the support to flourish personally and professionally.

If you want to be part of one of the most exciting biotech's in the world, join us as we deliver next-generation nutrition to one billion people.