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The system will be installed in our lab space at the University of Toronto. \n\nNo professional engineering designation is required; we care most about hands-on bioreactor experience, curiosity, and a get-things-done attitude. We are looking for a highly-driven problem solver who shares our passion for deploying biology as a tool for energy efficient, circular, and decentralized production systems. \n\nAs an early member of our team, you will be working closely with the founding team of experts in anaerobic biotechnology, and you can expect lots of visibility into the day-to-day development of a university spinout company. Start date in December 2026 or January 2027 (flexible).\n\nResponsibilities \nPilot operation \n\nCommissioning and operation of 100 L anaerobic bioreactor\n\nOperate and maintain filtration and extraction units for product recovery\n\nMaintain lab inventory, order supplies and keep the lab safe and compliant (WHMIS, biosafety)\n\nAnalytics and data \n\nAnalysis of fermentation samples via GC and HPLC\n\nRecord process data accurately and maintain an organized electronic lab notebook\n\nSummarize results for the technical team and help plan the next experimental campaign\n\nQualifications \nRequired \n\nCollege diploma or bachelor’s degree in bioprocess technology, chemical engineering, chemical engineering technology, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry or a related field\n\nHands-on experience operating bench top fermentation systems\n\nComfort with aseptic technique, culture handling and routine lab analytics\n\nDetailed record keeping and comfort working with process data in Excel or similar tools\n\nLegally eligible to work in Canada\n\nNice to have \n\nExperience with GC or HPLC method operation and troubleshooting\n\nExposure to membrane filtration, solvent extraction or downstream processing\n\nExperience with anaerobic microbiology, anaerobic fermentation/digestion or wastewater treatment\n\nBasic Python or R for data analysis\n\nWhat we offer \n\nCompetitive salary commensurate with experience\n\nOwnership of a first-of-its-kind pilot system and a direct line to our commercial scale-up\n\nMentorship from founders with PhD and M.A.Sc. backgrounds in chemical engineering and synthetic biology and a clear growth path as the team expands\n\nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 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