Job Title: Synthetic Biology Research Assistant
Location: Waterloo, Sydney NSW
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reporting line: Prokaryote Team Lead
Start Date: ASAP

Introducing All G – revolutionising the future of nutrition

Hello! Welcome to All G, a first-of-its-kind biotechnology company based in Sydney, Australia that is transforming the future of nutrition by creating animal-free dairy and human milk proteins using precision fermentation technology.

Our vision: Next generation nutrition for one billion people.

Our mission: We push the boundaries of biotechnology to deliver nutrition that is all good for you, for your children, and for the planet.

What we can achieve through the power of innovation extends beyond food and beverage to encompass nutraceuticals, infant nutrition, and everything in between. We believe we can feed all people, all over the world in a delicious, healthy, sustainable, and ethical way. The food revolution is in our hands and we're making it all good.

About You:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Synthetic Biology Research Assistant to join our Prokaryote Team. In this task-focused, laboratory-based role, you will support the development and characterization of recombinant proteins expressed in microbial systems. This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in protein expression and purification, who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you will prepare recombinant DNA constructs for microbial protein expression, grow microbial cultures, purify recombinant proteins, and analyse and manipulate those proteins using a variety of assays and techniques, including UV spectrophotometry, kinetic assays, SDS-PAGE, and more. You will also assist your team with sample preparation and other laboratory duties.

You will report directly to the Prokaryote Team Lead, assisting with a range of experimental tasks central to our protein engineering efforts.

In this role, you will:

· Help design and build new expression vectors and transform a range of bacteria, yeast, and fungal species.

· Grow microbial cultures for protein production.

· Purify and analyse recombinant proteins using a suite of techniques.

· Help with sample preparation and the development of methodology for protein production, purification, and analysis lodged in collaboration with the line manager and/or the rest of the R&D team.

· Maintain microbiology and analytical equipment as well as laboratory consumables.

· Help with laboratory bookkeeping, SOP writing and maintaining logs of strain libraries and reagent stocks.

· Collaborate with the wider R&D team as well as hands-on and able to work autonomously.

· Collect research data, enter/store in appropriate statistical software, and prepare statistical analysis/reports as required and if necessary, carry out literature searches.

· Undertake appropriate research procedures in accordance with relevant ethics protocols and ensure that the appropriate ethics applications are lodged in collaboration with the line manager and/or the rest of the R&D team.

· Undertake any ad-hoc projects and other activities as needed by the business. Perform such work activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the line manager.

Essential skills and education:

· BSc (Hons) in synthetic biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or another related field.

· 1+ year of hands-on experience with synthetic biology and strain engineering techniques such as vector design, targeted gene editing, PCR, Gibson assembly, ligation, transformation, clone selection and aseptic microbiology techniques.

· Experience in the purification and/or analysis of proteins using techniques such as liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, HPLC, SDS-PAGE and western blot analysis.

· You are a fast learner and keen to develop new analytical techniques.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters.

· Working understanding of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation, including Safe Laboratory Practices, as applicable to the work environment.

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and forever changing environment.

Desirable but not essential:

· Experience with automated laboratory instrumentation such as liquid handlers.

· Data analysis/software development using R and/or Python.

Join the All G team by submitting your application online with your CV and cover letter.

For more information, please send your enquiry to [email protected].

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close: COB Friday, 22 August 2025