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Antheia

Produces plant-inspired APIs through synthetic biology

Scientist 1-2 - Analytical Development

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMenlo Park, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. with 10 or more years of experience or a Ph.D. with 2 or more years of experience in Analytical Chemistry or a related field is required.
  • Experience with UPLC/UV, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS on fermentation-derived matrices is required.
  • A proven track record of successful method development and qualification is required.
  • Theoretical knowledge of diverse analytical techniques is required.
  • The ability to solve complex analytical problems and build effective processes in a startup environment is required.
  • Experience managing direct reports, delegating tasks, motivating staff, and making balanced operational decisions under pressure is required.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple teams, building trust, fulfilling requests, giving constructive feedback, resolving conflicts, and meeting timelines is required.
  • Experience working with Agilent software is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical method development and optimization for quantifying small molecules using UPLC-UV, LC-MS, and GC-MS, covering sample preparation through data analysis and interpretation.
  • Collaborate with biology and fermentation scientists to understand analytical needs, provide feedback on feasibility, timelines, and resource requirements, and deliver value by developing suitable methods and processes in-house or outsourcing to external laboratories.
  • Manage, coach, and mentor a small team of Analytical Chemists; direct daily work and tasks, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Develop and implement processes to address unexpected analytical results, troubleshoot and resolve analytical-method errors promptly, and provide feedback to biology and fermentation teams.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for routine in-house assays and train and guide junior staff in executing assays to defined specifications and timelines.
  • Prioritize junior staff work between routine analytical operations and method development and optimization to minimize sample backlog and achieve development goals; report resource constraints to senior management and collaborate on solutions.
  • Maintain instruments and troubleshoot common instrumentation failures and errors.
  • Prepare samples for routine analysis, including instrument setup and data analysis.
  • Prepare technical reports and standard operating procedures, and communicate scientific findings clearly.
  • Adhere to safe laboratory practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Agilent Bravo liquid-handling automation and Agilent RapidFire is a plus.

About the Company

Antheia

Produces plant-inspired APIs through synthetic biology

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.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$318.3M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
2013

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