Associate Scientist - Assay Development
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Associate Scientist - Assay Development with passion for development, execution, and continuous improvement of the most critical assays and experimental methods in our drive towards producing the highest quality functional plant protein with exceptional yield and quality. This individual will lead efforts in our strain, nutrient, and environmental screens to optimize growth, protein production, and extraction while aiding in standardization of scale-down assay throughput & quality with fellow Scientists and Engineers. The individual will have the opportunity to make an immediate and sustainable impact in the development of the company.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering.
- 3 to 5+ years of industry experience in assay development in an industrial environment.
- Excellent laboratory skills and a passion for impacting R&D outcomes through experimentation where solid data is the ultimate influencer.
- Assay development experience in a diversity of applications where method improvement and standardization drove improved efficiency and outcomes.
- A willingness to solve problems using a combination of clever scientific approaches, rigorous and coordinated execution, and a bias to action.
- Ability to learn quickly, solve complex problems and have excellent data analysis/interpretation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Being a self-starter and able to respond creatively and simply to continuous change and steady growth environment.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the primary focus is on simplification and optimization.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience with screening photosynthetic organisms and/or protein production in varied organisms is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Streamline assay development and assay throughput for key R&D projects related to plant strain screening, protein purification & extraction, odor and flavor modification, and protein functionality testing.
- Drive operational efficiency, precision, and scientific rigor to streamline bottlenecks in current experimental methods with a move towards standardization of methods and improved experimental outcomes.
- Leverage statistics and statistical design of experiments (DoE) to identify single and multi-factor variables that drive key metrics of interest as it relates to plant growth rate, protein production, protein extraction efficiency, and functional properties related to functionality, flavor, odor and color.
- Develop new and innovative experimental and scale-down assays to mimic plant growth and downstream processing.
- Implement improved analytical methods (chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.) to assess the effectiveness and robustness of extraction processes. Leverage these insights and in-process data to troubleshoot current processes and provide insights for the development of future research.
Benefits
- Competitive health and wellness benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Program
- Career Stipend
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
- Team building and company-wide events
- Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
