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Ofir Avidan

Fermentation Specialist And Microbiologist
Rehovot

Summary

Microbiologist and fermentation scientist with a proven track record in the biotechnology industry. Strong research professional skills in different aspects of Microbiology

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fermentation Scientists and Microbiologist

Alagene
Rehovot
01.2023 - 03.2024

Setting up and heading Alagene fermentation facility from both the scientific and operational aspects, including instrumentation sourcing, selection and installation, routine maintenance and operation, crew guidance and tutoring and overall responsibility over the design and execution of precision fermentation projects and development of new bacterial expression platforms for bioproduction applications.

Research and Development Manager

TripleW
06.2016 - 01.2023

TripleW is a biotech startup company that develops innovative microbial fermentation-based processes for the mass production of bioplastic.
Responsibility for all aspects of an ongoing R&D project, applying molecular microbiology, fermentation and biochemistry practices. The position entails experimental planning, hands-on empirical work, data analysis, domestic staff and sub-contractor instructing.

Education

Ph.D. - Microbiology

Weizmann Institute of Science
Rehovot, Israel
04.2001 -

No Degree -

Bar Ilan
Ramat Gan, Israel
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Microbiology

Bar Ilan
Ramat Gan, Israel
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

Bar-ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Microbiology: Cultivation of model and non-model bacteria, experimentation of anaerobes, microbial fermentation designated for production of different biochemicals, fermentation process scale up, process developing for sporulation of industrial bacteria, biofilm cultivation and experimentation in flow cells and static systems

  • Molecular Biology: Cloning, protein expression and genetic modification in various bacteria, establishment of new genetic systems for model and non-model bacteria

Timeline

Fermentation Scientists and Microbiologist

Alagene
01.2023 - 03.2024

Research and Development Manager

TripleW
06.2016 - 01.2023

Ph.D. - Microbiology

Weizmann Institute of Science
04.2001 -

No Degree -

Bar Ilan
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Microbiology

Bar Ilan
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

Bar-ilan University
04.2001 -
Ofir AvidanFermentation Specialist And Microbiologist