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Full-Time
Associate Scientist: Protein Biochemistry and Engineering
Posted on 1/25/2023
Cellular agriculture & seafood development technology
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods
Mid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- A PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, protein chemistry, or related field
- A vast understanding of protein structure, purification processes, protein engineering and 3+ years of experience with protein production (expression, purification and characterization)
- Experience with the synthesis and purification of custom peptides and/or proteins at small or medium is required, and at large scale is preferred
- The ability to work independently in experiment planning, design, execution, optimization, data analysis, interpretation, and communication
- Excellent organizational, communication skills and a track record of effective collaboration in complex projects
- Mission-driven, creative, and entrepreneurial
Responsibilities
- Within 1 month you'll have internalized team goals and gained a basic understanding of the various scientific techniques and workflows of cellular agriculture. You will have designed and conducted your first experiments on your own, with the support of your scientific mentor. You will have defined your professional development goals for the next twelve months
- Within 3 months you will be independently leading your first research projects related to protein expression and characterization. You would have presented your research findings at our company-wide meetings
- Within 6 months you will have demonstrated the ability to take a complex project from a rough concept stage to completion. In your interactions with Wildtype's broader crew, you will actively build community and seek out opportunities to help members on other teams. You will be ready to assume responsibility for multiple complex projects that require breadth and depth of technical competency
- Within 12 months you will be ready to assume responsibility for major projects at Wildtype. In doing this, you will prepare and present detailed research plans with prioritization and relevant dependencies in support of company goals. You will be able to enlist support from others in the company (both in terms of personnel and material resources) to see your projects to conclusion. You will be able to visualize where your workstream will be in 6-12 months and work backwards from these outcomes to define detailed work plans. Your crewmates at Wildtype will recognize you as a subject matter expert in protein biochemistry and engineering
Wildtype's mission is to be able to sustainably meet the new demand on our food supply. They create new tools and harness the potential of cellular agriculture to grow seafood without relying on wild or farmed fish. They strive for healthier food and healthier oceans.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$139M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2016
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 44%2 year growth
↑ 233%Benefits
Mentorship, educational reimbursement, and professional growth
Health, vision, & dental coverage
Commuter & culinary benefits package
401k matching
Stock options
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