Pythag Technologies Corporation
Head of Bioprocess
Tambon Khlong Nung, Khlong Luang•Full-time
THB 20,000 - THB 30,000 annually
THB 20,000 - THB 30,000 annually
About the Job
Head of R&D – Thailand
Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time · Start late 2026 / early 2027
Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time · Start late 2026 / early 2027
About the role:
Pythag Technologies is opening its first R&D lab in Thailand. We are looking for a senior scientist and leader to set up the lab, build and lead the local team, and drive our cultivated-meat R&D programme. That programme covers high-throughput media screening and bioprocess development, scaling from small bioreactors to 10 L and 50 L. You will report to the founders and work closely with our teams in Australia and the USA.
Pythag Technologies is opening its first R&D lab in Thailand. We are looking for a senior scientist and leader to set up the lab, build and lead the local team, and drive our cultivated-meat R&D programme. That programme covers high-throughput media screening and bioprocess development, scaling from small bioreactors to 10 L and 50 L. You will report to the founders and work closely with our teams in Australia and the USA.
What you will do:
- Set up the new lab from the start: layout, equipment selection and purchasing, suppliers, budget, and safety and quality systems.
- Hire, lead and develop a team of about 5 scientists, engineers and technicians.
- Set R&D priorities with the founders, plan experiments and make sure milestones are met.
- Lead scientific work in media development, cell culture and bioprocess scale-up, using DoE and data-driven methods together with our ML teamand data-driven methods together with our ML team.
- Run day-to-day lab operations: planning, SOPs, documentation, maintenance and compliance.
- Represent Pythag in Thailand with partners, suppliers, universities, the Science Park and authorities (e.g. BOI).
- Report progress and results clearly to the founders and partners.
What we are looking for:
- PhD or MSc in bioprocess/chemical engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, food science or a related field.
- 8+ years of R&D experience in industry or applied research, with either:
- a strong bioprocess background (cell culture or fermentation, bioreactors, scale-up), or
- a strong R&D background in cell biology, food or biotech product development.
- At least 3 years of experience managing people and leading projects.
- Experience setting up or running a lab, including budgets and equipment.
- Hands-on approach: ready to work in the lab as well as lead it.
- Fluent English; Thai is a strong plus.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and the pace of a startup.
Nice to have:
- Experience in cultivated meat, alternative proteins, food tech or biopharma.
- Experience with cost-driven process development or scale-up to production.
- Knowledge of food regulation, GMP/quality systems, or the Thai biotech ecosystem.
What we offer:
- A leading role in building a new R&D site and team from day one.
- Direct influence on company strategy and technology.
- An international team across Thailand, Australia and the USA.
- Competitive salary and growth with the company.