Research Technician (Contract Position)Research Technician (Contract Position)
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 Research Technician to join our Process Development team at Vow on a short-term contract, starting ASAP.
The Process Development team is responsible for designing, testing, and validating cell culture processes at benchtop scale prior to factory scale-up. This role will be 100% lab-based, focused on supporting the team run cell culture experiments & validation in benchtop systems (predominately shake flasks and 2L benchtop bioreactors). This opportunity is well suited to someone with hands-on cell culture experience who enjoys practical lab work, learns quickly, has high attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a Research Technician to join our Process Development team at Vow on a short-term contract, starting ASAP.
The Process Development team is responsible for designing, testing, and validating cell culture processes at benchtop scale prior to factory scale-up. This role will be 100% lab-based, focused on supporting the team run cell culture experiments & validation in benchtop systems (predominately shake flasks and 2L benchtop bioreactors). This opportunity is well suited to someone with hands-on cell culture experience who enjoys practical lab work, learns quickly, has high attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Your Experience+
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- ~1 year of relevant hands-on lab experience working with cell culture. This can have been gained through internships, an Honours year or work experience
- Proficiency in standard laboratory practices and equipment, particularly aseptic technique and general lab skills (e.g., weighing, pipetting)
- Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to work autonomously with high ownership
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- ~1 year of relevant hands-on lab experience working with cell culture. This can have been gained through internships, an Honours year or work experience
- Proficiency in standard laboratory practices and equipment, particularly aseptic technique and general lab skills (e.g., weighing, pipetting)
- Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to work autonomously with high ownership
What you'll do+
- Set up and maintain mammalian cell cultures in shake flasks and benchtop bioreactors
- Perform routine sampling, feeding, and culture monitoring
- Prepare media, buffers, and feeds
- Support basic experimental troubleshooting under guidance from the team
- Carry out foundational laboratory tasks, such as cleaning, equipment upkeep, and general lab maintenance
- Work closely with scientists and engineers in Process Development to support broader company goals
- Set up and maintain mammalian cell cultures in shake flasks and benchtop bioreactors
- Perform routine sampling, feeding, and culture monitoring
- Prepare media, buffers, and feeds
- Support basic experimental troubleshooting under guidance from the team
- Carry out foundational laboratory tasks, such as cleaning, equipment upkeep, and general lab maintenance
- Work closely with scientists and engineers in Process Development to support broader company goals
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.