**Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?**
**Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact!**
Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for. Not only
will Samsara's technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.
We are a jaw droppingly unique company! Whilst we are an envirotech start-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work. We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.
As an Enzyme Production Technician, this role will be responsible for performing and optimising the fermentation process in microbial or other biological systems and downstream processing to obtain enzymes for use in Samsara's production line
**The role...**
- Perform and optimise fermentation processes in microbial or other biological systems and downstream processing to obtain enzymes for use in Samsara's production line.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to improve bioprocessing and chemical workflows.
- Troubleshoot fermentation processes and develop solutions to improve process efficiency and yield.
- Communicate results and progress to project teams and management.
- Perform general administration duties including the preparation of reports, ensuring safe working practices and WHS requirements, and ensuring that compliance protocols for regulatory requirements are met.
- Take responsibility for the general maintenance of including but not limited to waste disposal, washing, cleaning, setting up, and packing down lab equipment as required.
**About you...**
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biology, or extensive experience and specialist expertise with equivalent combinations of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in providing highly specialised technical services, and in the operation and maintenance of complex protein chemistry laboratory/facility equipment, including the installation, diagnostics and repair of a broad range of equipment following established procedures.
- A strong understanding of WHS and regulatory requirements.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to work both independently with limited supervision and harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse range of people.
- Strong information technology and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and prioritise tasks, exercising sound judgement to meet tight timelines.
- A demonstrated general knowledge and understanding of equal opportunity principles as they relate to employment.
**What you might like about us...**
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Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.
**_Flexibility_** - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.
**_Autonomy_** - you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask better questions, adopt techniques to work smarter and do what you say you will do.
**_Flat structure_** - we don't entertain bureaucracy at Samsara! Our people are empowered to use their own initiative to solve problems collaboratively. Communication is fast which means quicker decisions and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.
- Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Samsara is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know._
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