Director of Business Development

Company: ZymoChem
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

ZymoChem Completes $4 Million Seed Financing Powering ZymoChem's mission is a world-class team of scientists and engineers.
We are looking for ambitious and productive researchers to join us in the East Bay Area of California
to continue developing ZymoChem's unique technology and carbon-efficient bioprocesses
for transforming the renewable chemicals industry. Fermentation Research Associate Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Entry Level We are a biotechnology-centric chemicals company engineering microbe-based processes for making chemicals and high-performance materials that go into everyday products. We work with industry-leading partners to develop and introduce novel bio-based products to enable high growth market opportunities where sustainability, bio-content, and high performance are key. Our mission is realized through our proprietary Carbon Conservation -(C 2 ) biotechnology platform, which enables the rapid development of scalable production processes operating at breakthrough efficiencies while delivering substantially lower costs than incumbent processes - if they exist. Located in San Leandro's Gate510 innovative technology hub, we're neighbors with over 10 different biotech startups. Our town hall space is equipped with a large kitchen, spacious seating areas, games, a piano and more! We're a team of dedicated researchers that enjoy working with our hands and tinkering with systems to advance our goal of making a significant contribution to the development and production of sustainable chemicals and materials. We are backed by Breakout Labs, SOS Ventures (Indie Bio), the Stanford StartX Fund, and ATUM; we have also raised > $6 million in funding to-date along with being recipient to two ARPA-E awards . The Opportunity Initially r eporting to one of the Founders, this role will be the second official hire in fermentation development. We 're seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Fermentation Research Associate to grow the Process Development & Scale-up Group. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to work with two different products at two different stages in the development process. You will gain diverse experiences with assembling and scaling commercially-relevant bioprocess workflows by exploring a combination of both established and cutting-edge technologies. Youwill also have opportunities for consistent multi-disciplinary collaborations with internal R&D groups as well as the company's external partners to accelerate the scale-up of fermentation and downstream product recovery processes from the benchtop to the pilot and demonstration levels. Responsibilities

• Develop commercially-scalable processes for the production of microbial fermentation-based products
• H ands- on set-up, execution, and clean-up of bench-scale bioreactors for both proof-of-concept experiments and benchmarking studies to meet project milestones aimed at achieving product titers, rates, and yields at industrial specifications
• Sampling and sample processing, in addition to establishing new approaches for evaluating process streams
• Routinely interface with and support the Downstream Processing Group, and also collaborate with CMO partners on fermentation scale-up endeavors
• Contribute to the expansion of the Fermentation and Scale-up group's capabilities by exploring new technologies and strategies to improve production and accelerate scale-up efforts
• Contribute to the development of ZymoChem's IP strategy & portfolio toward expanding the company's market position
• Interface with the company's data management system to record fermentation-based data and implement statistical analyses on large data sets
• Support the maintenance of the company's bioprocessing technologies via hands-on equipment troubleshooting & repair Qualifications
  • Degree in (Bio)chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline
  • PhD with 0+ years ; MS degree with 0 + years ; BS with 2+ years of industrial/startup experience working directly with bench and pilot-scale bioprocess development
  • Hands-on expertise with microbiology/fermentations, bioreactors and bioprocess-related unit operations is a requirement
  • Experience with chemical separations equipment and related analytical devices is a plus
  • Strong aptitude for hands-on work with equipment along with a rigorous attention to details with experimental design, execution, and recordkeeping
  • Excellent time management skills, effective with multitasking, and an adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency
  • Capability and willingness to work extended days, off-peak hours, and weekends Nice-to-have
    • Fundamental knowledge of biochemical & process engineering principles including mass balance & transport, reactor design, fluid dynamics, and process control
    • Experience with fermentation broth
    • Prior industrial work with modeling software (ASPEN, SuperPro) and/or building computational models; familiarity with scripting tools such as Python and R Full-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with:
      • Excellent -compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision employee coverage, along with stock options
      • Optional benefits including dependent coverage, FSA, HSA, commuter, and supplemental life insurance
      • Flexible time off policy with 15 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays per year If you feel that this position aligns with your career aspirations, please send your resume/CV and a cover letter to info@zymochem.com and include " Application for Fermentation Research Associate " in the subject line of the email. ZymoChem is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law. Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced ZymoChem is hiring a -Metabolic Engineering Scientist -to join a rapidly expanding R&D team and provide crucial support to both the strain development and fermentation groups for the fast-paced, goal-driven development of the company's novel carbon conserving metabolic pathway biotechnology. This role is a growth-based opportunity to acquire extensive, diverse experiences and skills with strain engineering, microbial physiology, biosynthetic pathway optimization, enzyme development, and fermentation science. The -Metabolic Engineering Scientist -will also have an opportunity to build out & expand the Strain Development Group's capabilities with state-of-the-art technologies as well as to collaborate with other internal R&D groups and the company's external partners. Responsibilities
        • Lead the development of strains with a focus on optimizing novel metabolic pathways for achieving targeted TRY metrics of small molecule products
        • Design and implement molecular and synthetic biology workflows for the construction of plasmids, strains, and enzymes to facilitate strain engineering efforts
        • Lead the design of experiments, creation & optimization of protocols, and collection & processing data
        • Guide and perform in vitro -and -in vivo -enzymatic assays, and lead strain evaluation
        • Effectively communicate and collaborate with other R&D groups, including the Molecular Biology, Enzyme Engineering, Fermentation, and Analytics teams
        • Interface with the company's data management system to record strain and enzyme-based data
        • Coordinate with external collaborators, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth workflow between all stakeholders
        • Assist with the expansion of the group's capabilities by exploring new technologies and strategies to improve experimental throughput and support automation efforts
        • Mentor and guide junior Research Associates in the Strain Development Group Qualifications
          • PhD or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
          • PhD with 1+ year (or MS degree with 4+ years) research experience in an industrial/startup research group is preferred
          • Demonstrated ability to reach targeted metrics though design, construction, and testing of strains and metabolic pathways; hands-on experience with metabolic modeling is a plus
          • Experience working with the engineering of bacteria is required; additional experience with E. coli and/or other industrially relevant microorganisms is a plus.
          • Hands-on experience with synthetic biology and strain engineering techniques such as PCR, Gibson Assembly, restriction digestion, ligation, and homologous recombination
          • Experience with protein expression, purification, and enzymatic assays.
          • Rigorous attention to details with experimental design, execution, noise/variability, reproducibility, and record keeping
          • Keen sense for both physical (lab) and data-oriented organization
          • Excellent time management skills, effective with multitasking, and an adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency
          • Clear and effective communication skills
          • Previous mentoring experience is a plus Full-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with:
            • Benefits package that includes company stock options, 401(k) option, and employee medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
            • Additional benefits including dependent healthcare coverage, FSA, HSA, commuter, and supplemental life insurance
            • Flexible time off policy with 15 days paid vacation days per year and 10 paid company holidays per year ZymoChem offers full-time employees a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company culture that's collaborative, multidisciplinary, and committed to a big vision for positively impacting the world. We seek candidates who are motivated by our mission and are equally passionate toward pushing the boundaries to build a sustainable future. This position will be based in the Gate 510 technology hub in San Leandro, CA, and ZymoChem may agree to offer relocation assistance for this role. Located in the vibrant East Bay area of San Francisco, Gate 510 is a state-of-the-facility with many in-house and nearby amenities. If this opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your career aspirations, we want to hear from you! Please apply here or send your resume/CV and a cover letter to jon@zymochem.com and include "Application for Metabolic Engineering Scientist" in the subject line of the email. ======== Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. ZymoChem may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa immediate or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills for this job. 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.

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