Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with engineered microorganisms, preferably in an industry setting.
• Direct hands-on experience with engineered microorganisms required; experience with non-model and soil-associated microbes preferred.
• Experience in microbial characterization essential.
• Proven track record in assay development for microorganisms in non-model environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adaptable scientist in a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute cell-based assays to evaluate engineered microbial functions.
• Lead innovation in strategies to assess microbial function in unconventional environments.
• Conduct experiments to determine the best microbial chassis for relevant applications.
• Collaborate with the Synthetic Biology Team on evaluation of engineered candidates under practical conditions.
• Ensure timely achievement of defined project milestones.
• Document experiments, results, and processes in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact research strategies at an early-stage biotech company.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams in Synthetic Biology and AI Data.
• Hands-on role with significant responsibilities in lab-based settings.