Full-Time

Business Analyst

Posted on 9/27/2024

MycoWorks

MycoWorks

201-500 employees

Produces mycelium-based leather alternative

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$125k - $140kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
R
Java
Perl
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng) from College or University in a technical area of study (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems) or equivalent technical work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in configuration and support of LIMS and MES systems.
  • Strong background in biostatistics, including analysis of high-throughput sequencing data systems.
  • Extensive experience in the biotech/pharma industry required.
  • Basic understanding of microbial systems/fermentation processes.
  • Fluency in programming languages such as Perl, Python, Java, R, C, C++.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, information theory and signal processing.
  • Experience in computational genomics and evolutionary biology preferred.
  • General Knowledge of Microsoft Technologies (MS SQL Server, MS .NET, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of integration with 3rd party applications via REST/XML API's end points.
  • Ability to assess, optimize, design and document complex processes and functions.
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate complex ideas and processes to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in implementation of software applications across multiple business units.
  • Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and multi-task efficiently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Gathers, analyzes, and documents functional requirements to support the design and development of technology and/or process solutions.
  • Work with vendors and operational application owners to implement new initiatives.
  • Analyze, design, document, test, troubleshoot and coordinate new build, upgrades and changes to current solutions.
  • Work on implementing technology solutions effectively and maintaining the implemented systems.
  • Provide system support by answering questions, offering technical support, researching operational issues, and escalating more complex problems to the appropriate support groups.
  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes in subject teams and day-to-day functions.
  • Develops and monitors controls to ensure appropriate availability and data integrity within all software applications.
  • Able to analyze different types of data like liquid fermentation, gene editing, test results and in-process data.
  • Performs project coordination duties, supports development, performs testing, in the coordination of the vendor team to successfully complete specified projects and tasks.
  • Coordinates involvement of personnel from other departments and information technology groups to facilitate successful project implementations.
  • Must have the ability to create test plans, test scripts, conduct user acceptance tests, regression test and performance tests.
  • Work with Application service providers and application vendor support personnel to implement enhancements and support issues to resolution.
  • Ability to bridge between functional and technical information and resources by communicating effectively between business and technical resources and leadership.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to our other manufacturing plants and colocation facilities as needed.

MycoWorks produces a leather alternative called Reishi™, made from mycelium, which is a part of fungus. This material is designed to be sustainable and is appealing to fashion brands and designers seeking eco-friendly options. Reishi™ has already been used in luxury products, such as handbags and hats. The company has recently expanded its operations by opening a large facility in South Carolina, which is the first commercial-scale plant dedicated to producing Fine Mycelium™. This expansion reflects MycoWorks' commitment to meeting the increasing demand for sustainable materials in the fashion industry. Unlike traditional leather, Reishi™ offers a more environmentally friendly choice without compromising on quality. MycoWorks aims to capture a significant share of the growing leather goods market, which is projected to reach over $720 billion by 2030.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$181.9M

Headquarters

Emeryville, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

58%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sustainable fashion boosts Reishi™'s market potential and adoption.
  • Partnerships with luxury brands like Hermès and Ligne Roset enhance brand visibility and credibility.
  • The new South Carolina facility enables efficient scaling to meet increasing demand.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Bolt Threads and Ecovative may impact market share.
  • Reliance on luxury markets could limit growth during economic downturns.
  • Operational challenges in large-scale production may affect profitability if not managed well.

What makes MycoWorks unique

  • MycoWorks offers Reishi™, a unique mycelium-based leather alternative, unlike traditional materials.
  • The company operates the world's first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium™ plant in South Carolina.
  • Reishi™ is integrated into luxury items, showcasing its premium market positioning.

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