Research Associate 2
Antheia
Research Associate 2
Antheia
Produces plant-inspired APIs through synthetic biology
About Antheia:Antheia is the advanced biosynthesis company transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation for the 21st century. Antheia’s commercially proven technology platform produces high-value pharmaceutical ingredients in a fraction of the time compared to legacy approaches while significantly reducing supply chain risk. The company provides its global pharmaceutical customers with a resilient, efficient supply of critical ingredients at scale, while expanding the innovation frontier for new therapeutic development. Backed by leading investors and recognized by the U.S. government as a priority technology for public health and national and economic security, Antheia is manufacturing the medicines the world needs today while enabling tomorrow’s breakthrough therapeutics. Working at Antheia: Our cross-functional team shares a vision for the future: improved pharmaceutical supply chains that can end drug shortages and drive equitable access to essential medicines. As a team, we aim to embody a culture that celebrates diversity, prioritizes knowledge sharing, encourages exploration and ideation, challenges constructively, and supports individuals in their professional and personal journeys. At Antheia, you can expect to be inspired by the science, by your teammates, and by the opportunity we have to bring about change in the pharmaceutical industry.
The scope of the Research Associate DSP includes understanding fate of impurities, product stability and
degradation mechanisms, identifying unit operations and key parameters to establish operating ranges
and meet target COGs. This position will require managing unit operations and collecting data towards
developing scalable processes to separate and purify bio-derived Starting Materials and APIs from bench
to Pilot scale. Laboratory skills in sample preparation and analysis, Liquid-Solid separation, Liquid-Liquid
separation are required. A successful incumbent will work cross-functionally with Biology, Analytics,
Operations, Quality and Regulatory departments to support the team in developing sustainable
processes that produce in specification products in the timelines established.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
The base compensation for this role is $80K - $100K based on demonstrated relevant skills and experience.
For full-time employees in the United States, Antheia offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Part-time (<30 hours per week) and temporary roles are not eligible for Company sponsored benefits.
Antheia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law. In addition, Antheia prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire..
Antheia develops plant-inspired medicines using synthetic biology, genomics, informatics, and fermentation to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) more efficiently. Its products are APIs derived from plant molecules produced in controlled, scalable fermentation and biosynthesis processes rather than relying on traditional agriculture. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical partners to license, co-develop, or directly sell APIs, monetizing through partnerships, licensing agreements, and direct sales. Compared with traditional crop-based API supply chains, Antheia aims to provide more predictable production, cost efficiency, and equitable distribution by decoupling API supply from seasonal agricultural factors. The goal is to accelerate medicine discovery and enable broader access to essential drugs by creating a reliable, scalable source of plant-inspired APIs for the pharma industry.
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