About this role
We are hiring an experienced scientist to lead our analytical assessment of strain performance and serve as the knowledge expert in analytical and organic chemistry. There is some flexibility in title and responsibilities depending on your skillset and level of experience. You will develop and execute analytical methods on our GC-MS and LC-MS, and perform metabolomic analysis. Additionally, you will contribute to our regulatory compliance efforts, including liaison with consultants and regulatory paperwork. Your work will be an integral part of bringing our products to market. Join us at the cutting edge of synthetic biology as we revolutionize the way fermented beverages are made.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute analytical experiments to quantify or profile small molecules that are critical markers of strain performance.
- Develop, validate, and document new analytical methods.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of GC-MS and LC-MS instruments.
- Perform untargeted small molecule profiling analysis of yeast fermentation products to assess their safety for consumption.
- Contribute data, writing, and scientific reasoning to our food safety filings to the FDA.
- Leverage expertise in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and protein chemistry to help guide our research programs.
- Manage and / or mentor junior researchers.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field, or bachelor / master's degree with equivalent industry research experience.
- 3+ years experience with developing and executing GC-MS and / or LC-MS methods to profile small molecules.
- Experience in analyzing omics datasets and the ability to derive and communicate learnings.
- Ability to use a programming language such as Python or R to transform, analyze, and visualize experimental data.
- Track record of guiding research and using innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Preferred qualifications
- Strong command of protein science, including sequence engineering, expression, characterization, and enzymology.
- Experience in people management.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience and title.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) program with employer matching after 1 year of employment.
- Unlimited responsible paid time off.
About us
Berkeley Yeast bioengineers yeast strains with properties that are transforming the way beer is made. Commercial brewers can now leverage a range of new benefits: from unprecedented control over flavors and protection against the increasing vulnerability of crops, to greater product shelf stability and increased production efficiency. We believe that modern science should be used to create better beverages with more streamlined processes that are more consistent, efficient, and sustainable.