Associate Director/ Director of Material Development
Company: ZymoChem
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
About ZymoChemZymoChem is re-imagining how to make some of our
favorite everyday products without polluting the planet. Motivated
by the enormous carbon footprint and vast amount of trash from the
fossil-based materials produced by century-old technologies of the
'traditional' chemicals industry, ZymoChem's mission is to create
plant-based, hero materials that enable a sustainable future. We
are realizing this vision by pioneering low-cost fermentation-based
production of chemicals coupled with advanced materials development
technologies. -ZymoChem has raised > $20 million to-date that
includes funding from premier domestic & international venture
capital firms, multiple government awards - most recently two
ARPA-E awards - and partnerships with world-leading chemicals
companies. Tripling in team size since mid-2021, we are still
growing and filling multiple roles (www.zymochem.com/careers). We
seek candidates who are motivated by science & innovation and have
a passion to push the boundaries of materials performance. We are
collaborative, multidisciplinary, and relentlessly committed to
creating a chemicals & materials industry in tune with the 21st
century. If this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you. -The
OpportunityZymoChem is seeking an Associate Director / Director of
Material Development to immediately join and contribute to the
company's R&D for the manufacturing of high-performance
products. This position will lead the team focused on bench-scale
development, characterization and scale-up for production of
initially our polymeric materials, expanding into other
biomaterials in the near future. The role will coordinate with CMOs
and other organizations to oversee pilot-level scale-up endeavors
as well as all outsourced efforts. -Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and train employees
to drive success for polymeric material research and engineering
teamProvide technical guidance for development of chemistries and
processing methods for the production of polymeric materials at
bench-level and for scale-up effortsLead development of other
biomaterials as the material portfolio of the company
growsRoutinely partner with the company's other R&D groups,
bioprocess development, product development and analytical teams,
company management, and external collaborators -Work with project
management partners to manage functionally integrated project
timelines, work plans, interdependencies, and budgetsWork to
establish integrated workflows and solutions, build out the
company's core competencies by introducing new technologies,
identify technology bottlenecks plus drive for their resolution,
and expand the company's IP strategy by adding to its IP
portfolioSummarize complex technical information from different
technical groups into more simplified communicationsManage project
milestones, KPIs, and align status of upcoming deadlines with
company management & external parties needs and
expectationsCoordinate with external vendors, CMOs and
collaborating organizations to oversee the execution of process
scale-up campaigns and manufacturing effortsQualifications -
PhD in polymer science, chemistry,
chemical engineering, materials science, or a related disciplineA
minimum of 10 years industry research experience, including at
least 5 years managing scientists and research associatesExperience
in independently managing teams and projects, with a comprehensive
understanding of the various stages of R&D and scale-up, and
their unique needs is preferred -Expertise in polymer chemistry as
well as in the production & processing of polymeric materials is
essential, experience leading scale-up of polymer processing is
highly desirable -Previous experiences with surface
functionalization and/or modification of polymeric materials is
highly desirableDirect work with and exposure to bio-based polymers
and/or water-soluble polymers; experience with microbial production
of polymers is a plusBroad knowledge base of the state of the art
and relevant IP landscape -Adaptable, self-motivated and curious,
excited to build teams and infrastructure in a fast-growing
companyBenefitsFull-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with: -
Competitive salary range of
$145,000-200,000 depending on level of previous experienceBenefits
package that includes company stock options, 401(k) option, and
employee medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverageAdditional
benefits including dependent healthcare coverage, FSA, commuter,
and supplemental life insuranceFlexible time off policy with 15
days paid vacation days per year and 10 paid company holidays per
yearZymoChem 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! -Legal authorization to work
in the United States is required. ZymoChem may agree to sponsor an
individual for an employment visa immediately 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. -Powered by JazzHR
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