Bacterial Strain Engineer

At All G Foods we know that proteins created through animal agriculture cannot feed the next generations of humans. That's why our mission is to design a sustainable food future - one that is limitlessly good. Our ambition is to become the largest alternative protein company in Asia-Pacific by leading technological innovations for the creation of next generation dairy and meat. We believe the solution to the growing protein demand is innovative, affordable, delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternative proteins.

Our Love BUDS plant-based products are already turning heads in the food landscape. Consumers are excited as we are doing plant-based differently to any other brand. We don't preach to people, we compel them to try - and once they try, they love! Our Research & Development Team are working on next generation meat by creating best-in-class products in record as well as the world's first-to-market identical dairy milk, entirely animal free, through precision fermentation.

The All G Team
Backed by high profile investors, we have global ambitions and know that our talented team are our future. Our people love what they do, love working together and love leaving an imprint for a better future. If you're all good with what we're about, we want to hear from you. All G Foods offers flexibility, generous relocation support, amazing paid parental leave, extra annual leave, and an inclusive workplace that enables everyone to thrive.

Overview of the Role
We have added an additional role to our fast-growing team! In this role, you will genetically engineer Bacillus subtilis and other gram-positive bacteria using recombinant vectors and the editing of chromosomal DNA for the expression of food-grade proteins. You will work closely with the Protein Science Team Leader to design novel B. subtilis strains and collaborate with the rest of the R&D team to characterise the strains and the proteins they produce.
You will be working in our newly built state-of-the-art All G Foods Innovation Centre where you will get to work in a fast-paced, high-throughput laboratory and harness robotics for sample preparation, freeing your time to do more creative thinking. Therefore, you must be comfortable generating and handling a large number of samples and coordinate your work with your colleagues whenever necessary.
In this role, you will:

• Design and build DNA constructs to genetically engineer gram-positive bacteria, primarily B. subtilis, to produce or facilitate the production of recombinant proteins.
• Grow microbial cultures for protein production and assist with the optimisation of fermentation procedures.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to characterise novel bacterial strains and the proteins they produce.
• Help with laboratory bookkeeping, maintaining logs of strain libraries and reagent stocks.
• Collaborate with the wider R&D team and work autonomously.

Essential skills and education:

• A PhD in synthetic biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or another related field, in a project where the molecular biology of B. subtilis played a central role. Alternatively, 3 to 5 years of industrial experience with B. subtilis will be considered equivalent to a PhD.
• A proven track record in recombinant protein production and secretion using B. subtilis as the host organism.
• Demonstrable experience in increasing recombinant protein titres through design, construction, and testing of strains by reengineering genetic/metabolic pathways.
• Hands-on experience with synthetic biology and strain engineering techniques such as vector design, gene editing, chromosomal integration, PCR, clone selection, and aseptic microbiology techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and forever changing environment.

The experience you'll get
You'll be joining a fun, down-to-earth, world-class team that enjoys benefits like 18 weeks' paid parental leave, generous relocation support, extra annual leave, genuine flexibility, and an abundance of seriously tasty plant-based food! Most importantly, you'll be joining people who love working together as they embark on making a real difference for a sustainable food future. If you're all good with what we're about and where we're going, then we'd love to hear from you!
Be sure to check our socials for more info and visit allgfoods.com and welovebuds.com