Aleph Farms® is an Israel-based cellular agriculture company focused on enhancing sustainability, food security, and animal welfare by diversifying and decentralizing the production of high-quality animal proteins and fats. Founded in 2017, the company has pioneered several breakthroughs, including the world’s first cultivated thin-cut beef steak in 2018, cultivated ribeye steak in 2021, and cultivated collagen in 2022. Under its product brand Aleph Cuts™, it is launching its first product, the cultivated Petit Steak, grown from non-modified cells of a premium Black Angus cow.
The Opportunity: Senior Director of Cell Line & Media DevelopmentTo steer our next frontier of scientific discovery, we are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Cell Line and Media Development to join our R&D leadership team. Reporting directly to the VP of R&D, you will mentor a world-class group of scientists, lead core innovations in cell culture and media formulation, drive GMP/GDP cell banking standards, and establish the biological foundation for scaled production.You can apply directly here: https://forms.gle/6wvwCsEgxThdqVcEA
Responsibilities: 1. Manage and mentor a group of scientists to foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, performance, and trust. 2. Independently design, implement and take innovative approaches to conduct critical experiments that results in achieving project goals. 3. Utilize literature information as well as technical experience to troubleshoot assays to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner to accomplish assignments. 4. Accurately document, critically analyze/interpret data and communicate and share information/knowledge/results clearly and effectively. 5. Write scientific reports, protocols and operating procedures. 6. Establish, characterize, and maintain cell banks which will serve as sources for production. 7. Implementation and maintaining GMP and GDP standards to align with regulatory requirements in relation to master and working cell banks. 8. Perform media development to facilitate the production process. 9. Perform research to support media cost reduction and secure supply. 10. Leading the technical discussions with potential manufacturers (recombinant proteins, basal medium, others). 11. Support RA in regulatory submission and cell bank documentation. 12. Responsible for laboratory management, according to applicable regulations 13. Responsible for routine training for new employees and hands - on techniques.
Requirements: 1. Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, or a related field. 2. At least 5 years of experience working in the biotech industry.3. At least 3 years of experience in managing a team of scientists. 4. Extensive experience in cell culture (embryonic stem cells – an advantage). 5. Experience in cell banks preparation and validation.6. Experience in media development. 7. Proficient in Hebrew and English.
If you are driven by groundbreaking science and eager to shape the future of global food systems, we invite you to explore the role details below and apply.
