Company description
Opo Bio is a fast-growing New Zealand biotech start‑up developing the cell technologies that will power the next generation of biomanufactured ingredients.
From our HQ in Newmarket, Auckland, we’re building the cell lines and bioprocesses that enable scalable production of high‑value animal components such as collagen, fats, and cultivated meat.
We work with a global network of partners who share our mission to build the next generation of products from the cell up.
The role
Opo Bio is looking for an experienced and ambitious R&D Scientist to join our close‑knit, high‑performing science team.
In this hands‑on role you’ll lead experimental design and execution to develop and engineer mammalian cell lines for suspension growth and bioproduction.
You’ll have the opportunity to drive projects from concept to proof‑of‑performance, applying your expertise in molecular biology, cell line development, and bioprocess optimisation.
You’ll also mentor junior scientists, contribute to strategic R&D planning, and bring a commercial mindset to help translate research into scalable technology platforms.
At Opo Bio, you’ll be a core team member shaping the technology and culture of a pioneering startup.
Mid‑Senior level
Full‑time
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Biotechnology
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