Process Development Specialist

Ready to scale the science of sustainability Were looking for a technical expert to bridge the gap between discovery and manufacturing as our Process Development Specialist.

Changing the worldone fruit fly at a time.

Weve developed a novel insect-based expression platform that allows us to make the worlds most sustainable recombinant proteins.

Were unleashing the next biorevolution.

At Future Fields we are continually learning and evolving. We know we dont have all the answers but we try to ask all the questions. We believe in failing forward and leveraging our mistakes to help us grow. We never want our team to feel constrained by the status quo and we dont judge ideas based on where they come from. We actively work to foster a culture of collaboration innovation and psychological safety through transparency structure and open communication. We know it sounds cliché but every employee really is a valued and equal member of the Future Fields team.

Come find your purpose with Future Fields.

We are a rapidly growing venture-backed startup (with support from awesome investors including Bee Partners Y Combinator BDC Climate Tech R7 Partners Toyota Ventures and Amplify Capital). Weve even had a shoutout from Ironman himself! Joining our team now means youll have the opportunity to shape our culture and products to lead others and to influence the direction of our company. Perhaps most importantly youll be joining a team that is genuinely energized by this work and the meaningful potential of biotech to change the world.

About the role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Lead the Process Development Specialist will serve as the critical bridge between our R&D (Protein) and Manufacturing teams. Acting as the owner of technical transfer you will take validated targets from the bench and rigorously adapt them for large-scale production. This is a highly integrated role that requires you to speak both the exploratory language of R&D and the structured regulatory language of GMP manufacturing.

This role will own :

• Leading the scale-up and at-scale process development for new recombinant protein products.
• Owning the technical transfer of projects from R&D to Manufacturing ensuring a seamless handoff.
• Drafting optimizing and validating SOPs and Batch Records to ensure reproducibility and compliance.
• Establishing Process Development as a distinct function within the Manufacturing department creating the standards that separate R&D workflows from Manufacturing workflows.
• Shifting seamlessly between R&D and Manufacturing environments to assist with purification runs and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

This role will assist by :

This role requires deep technical expertise in protein purification and a builders mindset. You will be an individual contributor initially expected to work independently with minimal training but your impact will be heavily cross-functional. We are looking for someone who understands that a great process is necessary to make a great product and who has the discipline to document that process to a high standard.

About you

You are a bridge-builder who thrives at the intersection of innovation and standardization. You are meticulous in your documentation understanding that in a scaling biotech environment if it isnt written down it didnt happen. You are technically autonomouscapable of troubleshooting a chromatography skid one moment and editing a batch record the next. You dont just execute processes you refine them looking for ways to make the complex simple and the manual scalable. You are comfortable with ambiguity and eager to define the rules of a new function within our Manufacturing department.

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Your future (with Future Fields)

This roadmap outlines the impact youll make as you grow with us. Well use this as a guide for your first year knowing that in a fast-paced environment well adapt and evolve these goals together.

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About our team

Our story and approach to science are anything but conventional. Matt (co-founder / CEO) was a touring punk rock musician who dropped out of University before returning to complete his PhD in cell biology. Jalene (co-founder / COO) is a social researcher by training previously working on issues from the right to affordable housing to harm reduction. The spark of an idea for our technology came while waiting in line for tiny Canadian donuts. Our broader team of scientists engineers circus performers restaurateurs dancers music aficionados kid parents pet parents cyclists and artists hail from every corner of the world - from small town Alberta to Poland India Vietnam and Pakistan. We credit our diverse team and experiences as the key to our success - and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply.

FAQs

Where is Future Fields located

Our headquarters and production facility are located in downtown Edmonton Alberta in a renovated historic warehouse. From the exposed brick to our summer patio - its not your average lab space. It is central close to transit and bike lanes and walking distance to some of the citys best coffee shops restaurants and Edmontons incredible river valley.

I dont live in Edmonton. Why would I want to relocate there

Because its great! Edmonton is a young vibrant city that punches way above its weight. We are one of Canadas sunniest cities and offer an unmatched quality of life with a low cost of living. Were home to North Americas largest urban parkland (the River Valley is a playground for cyclists and runners) a festival scene that runs year-round a rapidly growing tech and biotech ecosystem and were exploding with award-winning independent restaurants. Its a place where you can build a career and a life - without the big-city price tag.

Any other perks

Many! Some include : comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; flexible paid time off policy; and the office is always stocked with snacks and all the coffee you can drink.

Will I like working for a startup

Great question. Startup life is definitely not for everyone. We move quickly. Projects and priorities shift fast. There is a lot of ambiguity and uncertainty at times and were not immune to the growing pains of a rapidly scaling startup. The risk is high but so is the reward. We promise you will never get bored. You will have fun and learn a lot. You will grow personally and professionally in ways you never imagined (alongside our company). You will be part of something much bigger than yourself and contribute directly to the mission of a team who cares deeply about changing the world for the better. Oh and equity!

Sound like something you are interested in Here are the next steps :

Apply online using our job portal.

If it seems like a good fit next steps will look somewhat like this :

We are committed to building a diverse team and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those with disabilities and candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Please note that for this specific position we are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization; candidates must currently be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 65000 - 75000