About Willow Biosciences: Willow Biosciences is a synthetic biology company that develops and produces precision fermented ingredients for the health and wellness, food and beverage, and personal care markets. Willow’s FutureGrownTM and BioOxiTM platforms were built to revolutionize industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent, and sustainable ingredients with sustainability at its core. Willow’s R&D team engineers organisms to produce plant-, animal-, and petrochemical-derived ingredients through precision fermentation. Our fully integrated processes are more sustainable, secure, and cost-effective than traditional extraction or chemical synthesis routes and typically provide products of higher purity and yield.
Mission, Values and Beliefs: It is rewarding to work at a company where people genuinely believe in what they are doing. At Willow Biosciences, we are committed to bringing high-purity compounds to market through scalable and cost-effective bio-based processes. We work hard, we are serious about what we do, and we like to have fun while we are at it!
Position: Scientist, Assay & Analytics
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Assay & Analytics team and contribute to multiplexed HTP approaches for enzyme and host engineering in microorganisms, particularly yeast. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of assay development, practical experience with automation workflows for HTP screening, and extensive experience with interpreting analytical data.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA US
Education: MS/PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 2+ years’ experience developing assays for engineered strains and enzymes, operating lab automation equipment and working with a range of analytical instruments in an industrial research setting (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences Industries). Specific experience with the design of HTP assays to apply selective pressure and identify improved strains/enzymes is strongly preferred. Proficiency with GC-MS maintenance and operation is a plus.
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Position Type: Full-time position
Travel: Not required
Work Authorization : Authorized to work in the US.
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Equal Opportunity Employment: Willow Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.