Careers

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Current vacancies

Role Overview:

  • Support the development and optimisation of microbial strains for use as production platforms for high-value compounds in food and feed applications.
  • Lead and contribute to strain screening, characterisation and development activities, identifying and advancing candidates suitable for bioprocess development and commercial-scale production.
  • Develop and improve scalable strain development workflows, including screening strategies, experimental pipelines and data management approaches, to increase throughput and accelerate learning across the strain development programme.
  • Collaborate closely with Fermentation and Bioprocess Development teams to evaluate strain performance at laboratory, pilot and commercial scales, supporting the progression of promising candidates through the development pipeline.
  • Conduct detailed phenotypic characterisation of microbial strains using analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography, to build a deeper understanding of strain performance and product formation.
  • Maintain accurate scientific records and communicate complex experimental findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling informed decision-making and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

  • MSc, PhD or equivalent industrial experience in bioprocessing, molecular biology, engineering biology or a related discipline.
  • Approximately five years of relevant experience in strain development, microbial characterisation or a related scientific field.
  • Experience using high-throughput growth and analytical methods to characterise strain growth and product formation.
  • Experience designing selective or adaptive screening strategies to enrich for desired phenotypes under industrially relevant conditions.
  • Strong experimental design and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and support data-driven decision making.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to maintain detailed documentation and communicate scientific findings clearly to a broad audience.

Desirable:

  • Experience working with multiple microbial hosts, including two or more of yeast, bacteria and microalgae.
  • Experience establishing and applying growth kinetics to characterise microbial strain performance.
  • Knowledge and application of omics techniques to understand strain behaviour and performance.
  • Experience influencing projects, challenging assumptions and driving scientific outcomes within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience using robotic liquid handling platforms or other laboratory automation technologies.
  • Familiarity with scaling strain development activities from proof-of-concept through to pilot and commercial manufacturing environments.

Benefits and details:

  • Wellness perks
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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Role Overview:

  • Support the safe day-to-day operation and ongoing development of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities across MiAlgae’s commercial manufacturing site.
  • Lead and support incident investigations, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and corrective action activities to maintain a safe and compliant operational environment.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS systems, procedures, and compliance processes across the site.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operational teams, contractors, and leadership to promote a strong and inclusive safety culture.
  • Support environmental compliance activities including monitoring, sampling, reporting, and permit management to ensure regulatory requirements are maintained.
  • Contribute to audits, inspections, training activities, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing biotechnology manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

  • HND, degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or EHS-related discipline.
  • Previous experience within an EHS, safety, or operational role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safe systems of work.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the business.
  • Proactive and collaborative approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and provide practical EHS guidance within a fast-paced operational environment.
  • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent EHS qualification.

Desirable:

  • Experience within process manufacturing, biotechnology, chemical, utilities, or similar industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with ISO management systems and regulatory compliance processes.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, installation, or construction safety activities.
  • Exposure to environmental compliance, monitoring, permitting, or reporting activities.
  • Interest in sustainability, biotechnology, or environmentally focused manufacturing industries.

Benefits and details:

  • Wellness perks
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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Role Overview:

  • Support the day-to-day operation, performance, and continuous development of the Quality Control (QC) function, ensuring activities are delivered effectively to support manufacturing operations, product quality, and wider business objectives.

  • Lead and support QC laboratory activities including testing, sampling, documentation, reporting, and data review to maintain compliance, traceability, and high-quality standards.

  • Assist with the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs, CAPA activities, investigations, audits, and controlled documentation.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, QA, R&D, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality and operational challenges.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations, workflows, systems, and team capability within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific, technical, manufacturing, or quality-related discipline.

  • Previous experience within a Quality Control, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands, and maintain attention to detail.

  • Experience working within controlled quality systems, following SOPs, specifications, and documented procedures.

  • Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

  • Practical problem-solving mindset with a proactive and continuous improvement-focused approach.

Desirable:

  • Experience in biotechnology, food/feed, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated industries.

  • Exposure to QA/QMS activities including audits, CAPA, deviations, investigations, and document control.

  • Experience with microbiological, analytical, biochemical, or environmental testing activities.

  • Familiarity with GMP, GLP, ISO, HACCP, FEMAS, or similar quality standards.

  • Experience using LIMS, QMS software, or other laboratory and quality management systems.

  • Previous team leadership, supervisory, or people management experience.

Benefits and details:

  • Wellness perks
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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Role Overview:

  • Support the development and management of relationships with key decision-makers, including buyers, procurement teams, technical leads, and R&D functions
  • Assist in identifying, qualifying, and converting new sales opportunities and partnerships
  • Understand client requirements and market trends to support product positioning and sales activity
  • Maintain accurate CRM data and support reporting and pipeline management
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and marketing teams

Requirements:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as animal science or business
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proactive approach with the ability to work towards targets and commercial goals
  • Experience using CRM systems and sales tools

Desirable:

  • Exposure to sales, account management, or customer-facing roles
  • Knowledge of the pet food or animal nutrition industry
  • Understanding of sustainability or circular economy models

Benefits and details:

  • Wellness perks
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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Role Overview:

  • Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers, including buyers, procurement teams, technical leads, and R&D functions
  • Proactively identify, qualify and convert new sales opportunities and partnerships
  • Understand client requirements and market trends

Requirements:

  • Approx 5 years or more of progressive experience in sales, commercial management, or business development (in pet food or animal feed industry preferably)
  • Proven success in achieving sales targets, managing key accounts, and leading commercial negotiations

Benefits and details:

  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Wellness perks
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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Role Overview:

  • Support the Production Site Foreman as part of the MiAlgae Production Team, maintaining and optimising mechanical and electrical systems to ensure efficient plant operations and support scale-up activities.

  • Carry out routine and reactive maintenance, including breakdown repairs, diagnostics, and installation of process plant equipment such as pumps, vessels, centrifuges, and agitators.

  • Maintain utilities and safety systems, assist with equipment installation, develop maintenance plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with engineering, production, and R&D teams.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in an industrial or process plant environment, maintaining and installing mechanical and/or electrical equipment

  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose faults using technical knowledge, with proficiency in hand and power tools

  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work both independently and within a team

  • Ideally qualified through a recognised apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Benefits and details:

  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Wellness perks
  • 32 days holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
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We'd love to hear from you

Get in touch with us at careers@mialgae.com