Scientist, Strain Engineering
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About The Position
Join our team: Willow Biosciences, now part of Mycofeast Ltd., is a leading biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent and sustainable ingredients. Willow develops and produces high-purity ingredients for personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Willow's team has a proven track record of developing and commercializing bio-based manufacturing processes and products to benefit our B2B partners and their customers. Job Title: Scientist, Strain Engineering Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strain Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced team focused on high-throughput (HTP) enzyme and host engineering in microorganisms, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia pastoris, and E. coli. The ideal candidate will possess strong molecular biology expertise and hands-on experience with synthetic biology tools, including gene editing, high-throughput DNA library construction, and strain optimization for bioproduction. This role will be instrumental in designing and executing experiments to improve the performance and yield of engineered microbial strains aligned with our commercial goals.
