The Role:

The Upstream Engineer I will be an integral member of our upstream process development team. We are a start-up environment and the right person in this position can expand beyond this opportunity as you continue to grow within the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a growing team environment, solve unique problems, leverage their existing knowledge in upstream operations and develop new skills.

What you will accomplish:

• Perform microbial fermentations and practice aseptic techniques for developing protein products.
• Operation of automated bench-top reactors and/or small-scale bioreactors.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and is responsible for vendor and inventory management.
• Run analytical instruments for quantification such as moisture analysis, dry cell weight, execute wet chemistry assays for metabolite concentrations, etc.
• Collect and process samples for products of interest.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments with a focus on scalability, enabling data-driven interpretation and the development of follow-up studies for process optimization and scale-up. Use of statistical Analysis software(I.E. JMP, Python notebooks) is preferred.
• Run scale-down and scale-up experiments to bench and pilot scale and assist troubleshooting the CMO operations.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement and assist to implement as needed.
• Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.
• Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.
• Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve safety and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with relevant SDSs and SOPs

What you bring:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Microbiology, or a related discipline, with 2-5 years of industry experience; MS with 1+ years of industry experience.
• Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of fermentation science and demonstrated broad knowledge base in microbial cultivation and sterile technique.
• Hands-on experience with different bench-top and/or small scale bioreactor systems.
• Prior experience in following and updating SOPs, batch records, and technical plans/reports is desired.
• Ability to travel internationally to CMOs may be required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, across all levels of the organization.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
• Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
• Customizable options: FSA, LSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
• Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
• Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
• Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
• Exciting socials: happy hours and quarterly company outings
• Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
• Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

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