Our Mission

We aim to accelerate the transition to sustainable bio-manufacturing of molecules that improve lives. By integrating synthetic biology, machine learning, and automation, we engineer microbes to enable rapid prototyping and scalable production.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Associate to support strain prototyping through our strain engineering platform. This platform combines algorithm-assisted design of enzymes and pathways, highly efficient genetic part assembly, robust genome editing, and high-throughput screening to create optimized microbial strains. You will collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, synthetic biologists, and bioinformaticians to integrate and advance platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deliver microbial strains within specified timelines.
• Developing and implementing high-throughput screening workflows for enzyme and pathway engineering.
• Assembling DNA parts, editing microbial genomes, and sequencing genetic modifications.
• Cultivating engineered microbes at small scales and extracting metabolites.
• Analyzing genotypic and phenotypic data.

Desired Experience and Capabilities

• Education : BS or MS with research or industry experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, synthetic biology, or a related field.
• Molecular Biology Techniques : Proficiency in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, DNA assembly, and sequencing.
• Microbial Cultivation : Hands-on experience in growing and maintaining microbial cultures.
• Analytical Techniques : Experience with solvent extraction and LC-MS.
• Data Analysis : A strong background in statistics and data interpretation.
• High-throughput Screening : Experience with implementing workflows is a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a world-changing impact while working with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
• Growth potential with rapid advancement for individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching.