Production AssociateProduction Associate
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
The Role+
We are looking for a Production Associate to join our cells Production team. This hands-on role is all about operating and troubleshooting large-scale cell culture production processes (up to 20,000L) to deliver consistent, high-quality product.
You’ll spend most of your time hands-on with our equipment and systems - monitoring growth, carrying out feed and harvest steps, keeping a close eye on performance, and fixing issues as they arise. While much of the work is structured and process-driven, there’s always an element of problem solving and improvement as conditions change and new challenges emerge.
This role is high-impact. The processes you run every day are what make it possible for Vow to bring new kinds of food to the world at scale. If you’ve worked in food, brewing, fermentation, chemicals, or any other large-scale production environment, this is your chance to use those skills to help bring delicious cultured meat products to market
We are looking for a Production Associate to join our cells Production team. This hands-on role is all about operating and troubleshooting large-scale cell culture production processes (up to 20,000L) to deliver consistent, high-quality product.
You’ll spend most of your time hands-on with our equipment and systems - monitoring growth, carrying out feed and harvest steps, keeping a close eye on performance, and fixing issues as they arise. While much of the work is structured and process-driven, there’s always an element of problem solving and improvement as conditions change and new challenges emerge.
This role is high-impact. The processes you run every day are what make it possible for Vow to bring new kinds of food to the world at scale. If you’ve worked in food, brewing, fermentation, chemicals, or any other large-scale production environment, this is your chance to use those skills to help bring delicious cultured meat products to market
Your Experience+
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience with production processes at scale (e.g. food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, chemicals, or related industries).
- Biological, mechanical or technical aptitude - confident operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting production equipment.
- Understanding of process discipline - comfortable following established procedures with precision, while adapting when unexpected issues arise.
- Experience monitoring and recording process data to ensure consistency and support improvements.
- Team player with clear communication and a bias to action, able to work effectively in a high-functioning production environment.
- Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Exposure to quality and safety systems (HACCP, GMP, ISO standards) is beneficial.
- Flexibility for shift or weekend work when required.
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience with production processes at scale (e.g. food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, chemicals, or related industries).
- Biological, mechanical or technical aptitude - confident operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting production equipment.
- Understanding of process discipline - comfortable following established procedures with precision, while adapting when unexpected issues arise.
- Experience monitoring and recording process data to ensure consistency and support improvements.
- Team player with clear communication and a bias to action, able to work effectively in a high-functioning production environment.
- Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Exposure to quality and safety systems (HACCP, GMP, ISO standards) is beneficial.
- Flexibility for shift or weekend work when required.
What you'll do+
- Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process, from cell thaw and expansion through to large-scale cell culture, maturation, and harvest
- Operate and troubleshoot bioreactors and other large-scale bioprocessing equipment with a focus on biological performance and consistency
- Perform routine in-process monitoring and data recording to ensure each batch meets defined quality and food safety standards
- Use your understanding of cell biology and biochemistry to interpret process data, identify deviations, and support continuous improvement
- Maintain detailed records of batch metrics and deviations from SOPs to support quality control, root-cause analysis, and process optimisation
- Follow and contribute to Vow’s Quality Management System, including updating SOPs and supporting process documentation for reproducibility and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams to ensure new processes and changes are successfully integrated into production
- Support general facility upkeep and equipment maintenance, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process, from cell thaw and expansion through to large-scale cell culture, maturation, and harvest
- Operate and troubleshoot bioreactors and other large-scale bioprocessing equipment with a focus on biological performance and consistency
- Perform routine in-process monitoring and data recording to ensure each batch meets defined quality and food safety standards
- Use your understanding of cell biology and biochemistry to interpret process data, identify deviations, and support continuous improvement
- Maintain detailed records of batch metrics and deviations from SOPs to support quality control, root-cause analysis, and process optimisation
- Follow and contribute to Vow’s Quality Management System, including updating SOPs and supporting process documentation for reproducibility and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams to ensure new processes and changes are successfully integrated into production
- Support general facility upkeep and equipment maintenance, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Success is+
- In your first month you will have successfully integrated into Vow’s Production team. You’ll be confidently following established processes, learning the details of our large-scale cell culture operations, and running routine steps under guidance.
- After 3 months you’ll be running production processes independently, spotting issues early, and taking ownership of troubleshooting day-to-day challenges. You’ll also begin identifying opportunities for small process improvements and contributing ideas to make operations smoother and more reliable.
- By the end of your first year you’ll be a key contributor in scaling our production, owning parts of the process, and working closely with Engineering, R&D, and Quality teams to embed improvements into routine production. Your impact will be felt in both the consistency of output and the way new processes are brought online.
- In your first month you will have successfully integrated into Vow’s Production team. You’ll be confidently following established processes, learning the details of our large-scale cell culture operations, and running routine steps under guidance.
- After 3 months you’ll be running production processes independently, spotting issues early, and taking ownership of troubleshooting day-to-day challenges. You’ll also begin identifying opportunities for small process improvements and contributing ideas to make operations smoother and more reliable.
- By the end of your first year you’ll be a key contributor in scaling our production, owning parts of the process, and working closely with Engineering, R&D, and Quality teams to embed improvements into routine production. Your impact will be felt in both the consistency of output and the way new processes are brought online.
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
Backed by the best
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Perks &
Perks
Perks &
Perks
Everyone is an owner
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
Generous paid parental leave
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
Generous relocation budget & support
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
Flexible working hours and location
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
Unlimited personal leave
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Converted warehouse 'campus'
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
A variety of social clubs
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
Human and dog friendly office
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.