About Smart MCs: Smart MCs is a fast-growing, revenue stage biotechnology startup dedicated to developing innovative solutions for large-scale cell cultivation, aiming to grow cultivated meat and cellular therapeutics into a real-life scale. Joining us means challenging conventional standards while continuously building and expanding your skills and mindset alongside a passionate, forward-thinking team.
At Smart MCs, we believe that cultivating a diverse and imaginative workforce is essential to achieving our bold vision. We empower our team with the freedom to explore ideas and prioritise working smartly over working long hours. Together, we aim to harness science responsibly — driving meaningful progress for both industry and the environment. If you share our mission to create a better, more sustainable future, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.
Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and hands-on with a biology background to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be working with large-scale tissue culture of mammalian cells using state-of-the-art bioprocessing techniques.
You will work with various cell types including muscle cells, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and stem cells to optimise their expansion and maximise the yield of target products such as secreted factors or cell-based biological products such as parasites. The position involves both quality control (QC) and research and development (R&D) work, with a strong focus on cell culture performance, documentation, and innovation.
This opportunity is ideal for a biology or a related life science field bachelor's degree holder who is eager to gain real-world experience. You will receive hands-on instruction and training in our lab to learn and contribute to the microcarrier culture process.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Quality Control (QC):
* Culturing a range of cell types on microcarriers.
* Monitoring and documenting cell growth, attachment, morphology, and performance.
* Generating QC reports and documentation.
* Ensuring batch-to-batch consistency of microcarriers.
Research & Development (R&D):
* Working on cell expansion and secretion studies in bioreactor systems.
* Exploring strategies for scaling up culture systems for industrial applications.
* Maximise cell-cultured products yield by exploring and fine-tuning the culture conditions
Working Hours:
* 40 hours per week.
* Hours are flexible. We may accommodate alternate days based on individual circumstances.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Reliable, proactive, and able to work both independently and in a small team.
* Degree with related backgrounds in biology, biotechnology, biomedical science, or a related field.
* Interest in cell culture, tissue engineering and cell based manufacturingapplications.
* Previous lab experience preferred but not essential – training will be provided.
* Strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for experimental work.
* Strong analytical skills and logical thinking would be very useful in this role.
* Ability to follow protocols, keep good lab records, and communicate findings.
Key Benefits:
* Gain practical experience in a biotech startup environment.
* Learn cutting-edge techniques in microcarrier-based cell culture.
* Contribute to meaningful R&D in the fields of cultivated meat and regenerative medicine.
* Flexible working hours.
* Be mentored by experienced professionals in the field.
* Involvement in publications, conference presentations, and intellectual property developed during the project.
* Potential opportunities for Research Master's or PhD studies at leading universities in Sydney.
Please email your CVs and cover letter