Job Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Bioprocess Engineer with a strong background in biochemistry, bioprocess design and development for biological systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and scaling innovative bioprocess for the sustainable production of bioactives. Also, candidate will support the documentation of the bioprocess parameters to facilitate the AI-driven process optimization. This role requires technical excellence in sterile operations, process analytics, and bioreactor technologies, paired with creativity, problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and scientific curiosity to translate research concepts into scalable applications. A good understanding of the knowledge outside core bioprocess engineer, including molecular biology, analytic chemistry, and lab management are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills & Expertise
• Cell Culture Development: Design, execute, and optimize experiments for advanced biological systems under controlled conditions.
• Process Development & Optimization:
o Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical tools to define and optimize critical process parameters.
o Integrate Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for real-time monitoring and control.

• Bioreactor Operation & Scale-Up:
o Operate and troubleshoot lab- and pilot-scale bioreactors.
o Support technology transfer from R&D to larger-scale production environments.
• Analytical Techniques: Perform and interpret assays for biomass, metabolite, and product analysis (e.g., cell growth dynamic, spectroscopy, chromatography).
• Aseptic Techniques & Quality Systems: Ensure excellent aseptic practices and contribute to process development aligned with future GMP- readiness.
• Downstream Processing: Provide input into purification and recovery strategies for biobased products.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Scientific Rigor & Documentation: Maintains transparent and precise records of all experimental work. Capable of authoring comprehensive technical documentation, SOPs, and development reports that support reproducibility and knowledge transfer.
Communicate and present results clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Analytical & Creative Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong ability to troubleshoot biological systems, critically analyze data, and design innovative technical solutions to overcome research and development challenges.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively within a multidisciplinary environment alongside biologists, chemists, and engineers. Exhibits excellent English communication skills (German is an advantage) and strong interpersonal competence to foster a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Thrives in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and evolving objects. Embraces feedback, continuous learning, and new challenges as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Ownership & Project Management: Shows high levels of accountability, organization, and time management. Capable of driving complex projects independently and collaboratively from concept to completion, maintain a proactive and solution-oriented attitude throughout.

Qualifications
• Education: M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing., or Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology or a related discipline.

• Experience:
o Minimum requirement: Completed Master’s thesis focused on fermentation in bioreactors, or equivalent experience, ideally 3+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocess development or biological production systems (industrial or academic).
o Proven hands-on experience with bioreactor systems (lab to pilot scale).
• Knowledge: Strong foundation in cell and molecular biology, bioprocess engineering and biochemical engineering principles; familiarity with automation tools or artificial intelligent application is a plus.
• Legal Status: Legally authorized to work in the EU (Austria).

Why Join Us
Become part of a pioneering team developing the next generation of sustainable bio-based production technologies for key bioactives. Located in Vienna’s vibrant VBC biotech ecosystem, you will work with cutting-edge facilities, engage with a collaborative and dynamic scientific community, and help shape innovative bio-based manufacturing from the ground up—transforming research into real-world impact.

Application

For this position, the minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2.633,91 gross per month. The actual salary will be significantly higher than the KV, depending on your professional qualifications and experience. Please send your CV, motivation letter, and reference letters to office@fragrami.com