Biotechnologist

Ferngrove Pharmaceuticals Australia is a TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) licensed Contract Manufacturing facility, specializing in complementary medicines and health food products, all manufactured under strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines. The company is looking for a Biotechnologist to join us in our head office on a permanent full-time basis.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Biotechnologist to join our team. You will need to study, improve existing products and development of new products, such as maternal and infant products, lactoferrin, probiotics, dairy products and immune bacterial products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform research and experiments on different kinds of plant, probiotics and algae, investigate their chemical structure and components by systematic observation as well as effects on human organs and metabolism system;
• Improve existing products or develop new products by applying plant extraction, probiotics and algae materials, make trials and send to customer for their approval;
• Collect samples of raw materials, in-process and finished products;
• Perform routine chemical and microbiological analyses in laboratory, such as exam bacteria, fungi, yeast and other micro-organisms;
• Develop analytical methods for non-compendium raw materials and validate the methods;
• Control the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage;
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Prepare and maintain documentation and follow up general testing duties;
• Liaise with internal stakeholders in manufacturing, R&D manager and quality assurance；

Key requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Biotechnology related
• Min 3 year’s work experience as Biotechnologiest
• Leadership skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Co-operative Team worker is a must
• Bilingual preferred (English & Mandarin)

To Apply

A remuneration package including base salary and superannuation is available. Please submit your application for this role in writing, specify your residential address and whether you have work rights in Australia. Applications will be treated in confidence.

Please note, candidates without the essential criteria described above will not be considered for this position. Please only submit your CV if you fit the description above and we will come back to you upon review of your application.

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