Research Associate II – Metabolic Engineering
Core
Engineer yeast hosts to produce valuable small molecules for consumer markets.
Role type
Research Associate II, metabolic engineering
Builds
Natural ingredients with health benefits
Domain
Biotechnology / Metabolic Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
genome editing, PCR, DNA extraction, plasmid cloning, gel electrophoresis, transformation, DNA sequencing, strain design, data analysis
Preferred skills
yeast genetic editing (Saccharomyces, Yarrowia, Pichia), metabolic pathway engineering
Technologies
Geneious, Benchling
Responsibilities
Perform standard metabolic engineering techniques, design and construct strains, maintain lab records, optimize workflows, analyze data for experiments, collaborate with fermentation teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
