SENIOR FERMENTATION ASSOCIATE

Basic requirements: open to any gender, age, racial, and ethnic background
Work location: California

Description of job:
Mi Terro is currently seeking an experienced fermentation scientist. You are an expert in your field, well-versed in fermentation science and microbial physiology and understand the importance and excitement of working in a start-up environment, which includes wearing many hats and being flexible with timelines and direction.

As a critical member of the innovation team, you will bring an eager entrepreneurial spirit to the table, driving cutting edge innovation, as well as be highly collaborative across projects. In this role, you will design and equip the laboratory, and also interact with the members of the Innovation team in selection of raw material biomass and strains, as well as optimization of fermentation conditions.

Skills and Qualifications:
• BS/MS with 2+ of years in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required with relevant experience.
• Experience working with lab or pilot scale fermentation processes and bioreactors.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Exposure to working with diverse organisms a plus (single-celled and multi-celled organisms).
• Self-motivated while being able to work well in a team environment.
• Organized, detail oriented, and conscientious with excellent record keeping (ELN, SOPs).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with MFCS, JMP, LIMS, MS Office, and G Suite.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work standing 75% of workday.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to clearly document work in written reports and in team presentations.
• Jump in and help with whatever is needed to get the job done: machine set up, moving furniture and more - as we are a start-up, you never know!

Benefits:

1. Stock option
2. Competitive salary
3. Fun and motivating working environment
4. Be recognized on numerous prestigious publications and awards
5. Be the savior of our planet. Screw plastic!