Fermentation and Microbiology

Your one-stop-shop for specialist expertise and equipment for fermentation, bioprocessing and microbiology.

Use our MPI-approved labs to accelerate your process development, testing, and adaptation from test batches to manufacturing quantities.

Fermentation and downstream process development R and D

Fermentation and Downstream Process Development (R&D)

Our team will work with you to design and develop a biomanufacturing process that meets your criteria. You can access our equipment and experts to help with all project stages and all aspects of process development – from proof of concept bench-scale, through to 1,000L pilot scale.

Fermentation at Scale

Draw upon our expertise in manufacturing at scale to ensure that your enzyme, protein, or live cell product prototypes can be produced at the necessary volumes for testing and field trials. We help to de-risk the scale-up process for a seamless transition from R&D to production.

Food Grade Fermentation

We have the expertise and infrastructure to produce high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards for human consumption. If you're developing functional foods, dietary supplements, or other edible products, our services ensure your products are safe for the market.

Precision Fermentation

Whether you aim to develop unique bioactive compounds or enhance the functionality of existing products, our precision fermentation capabilities offer innovative solutions. We maintain Environmental Protection Authority approvals and can process genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from 1L up to 1,000L.

Microbiology Services

We offer a broad range of microbiology services, including conducting assays to screening antimicrobial compounds from natural products, and providing valuable insights into its potential applications and efficacy.

Biological Containment Facilities (PC1/PC2)

For projects involving pathogens or toxins, safety is paramount. We are a transitional facility and our MPI-registered facilities (PC2) ensure a secure and controlled environment, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Meet our experts

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Rebecca Edgar Senior Microbiologist Huge biotechnology potential from microbiology

I’m a Senior Microbiologist working in the Fermentation and Microbiology group.

Rebecca Edgar Senior Microbiologist

Rebecca Shepherd Process Operator Food product development and scale-up processing

I am a Process Operator in the Biotechnologies team at Callaghan Innovation. With a strong background in food processing and food product development, I bring experience in both laboratory work and scale-up processing. My expertise lies in process operation, specifically in the areas of food and fermentation.

Rebecca Shepherd Process Operator

Paul Rose Team Leader Bioprocessing Fermentation Fermentation process development expert

I am a Team Leader in the Biotechnologies division specialising in Bioprocessing and Fermentation. My role mainly involves providing leadership in fermentation process development and facilitating the transfer of technology to companies for the commercialisation of R&D.

Paul Rose Team Leader Bioprocessing Fermentation

Mike Mawdsley Senior Fermentation Scientist Gas fermentation technology expert

I am a Senior Fermentation Scientist specialising in Bioprocess and Fermentation in the Biotechnologies group.

Mike Mawdsley Senior Fermentation Scientist

Millie Maddocks Research Technician Advancing fermentation tools and capabilities

I am a Research Technician in the Biotechnologies group with a specialisation in Bioprocessing and Fermentation. Prior to joining Callaghan Innovation, I worked in the UK on the development of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Millie Maddocks Research Technician

Stephanie Harvey Principal Fermentation Scientist Fermented food products and process optimisation

I work as a Principal Fermentation Scientist within the Bioprocessing & Fermentation team. My expertise lies in developing new products and technologies, supporting commercialisation and providing ongoing business support for a wide range of fermented products.

Stephanie Harvey Principal Fermentation Scientist

Callum Lambert Research Scientist Design of complex cultures for commercialisation

I am a Research Scientist specialising in Bioprocessing and Fermentation where my expertise lies in the culture of fastidious microorganisms and pathogens, cloning and microbiome research.

Callum Lambert Research Scientist

Shuguang Zhang Principal Research Scientist Manipulating microorganisms for product commercialisation

I am Shuguang Zhang, a Principal Research Scientist specialising in Bioprocessing and Fermentation in the field of Biotechnologies. My training is in microbiology and I work manipulating microorganisms, including bacteria, filamentous fungi, and yeasts, at both molecular and flask/agar plate scales.

Shuguang Zhang Principal Research Scientist

Success stories

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Customer story

BioBrew: Pivoting their probiotics from animals to humans

BioBrew: Pivoting their probiotics from animals to humans. With BioBrew’s expertise in animal probiotics and Callaghan Innovation’s technical know-how, BioBrew was able to enter a new market with a human probiotic.