Microbial Genetic Engineer

Balletic Foods is looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our R&D team in a fast-paced start-up work environment.

About Us
Balletic Foods is a California based company working towards a sustainable food system by combining science and technology to create new sources of animal-free protein. If you are passionate about using biotechnology to build sustainable new sources of protein, join our team of scientists and entrepreneurs to change the world’s food system.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Motivated and able to work under tight deadlines
• Highly effective at planning and problem-solving
• Paying great attention to detail, safety, and good laboratory practice
• Taking ownership, prioritize responsibilities, able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Genetically engineer microbes using high-throughput combinatorial approach
• Optimization of strains through genomic engineering
• Assay development for high-throughput screening methods
• Work on maximizing strain performance and enabling process scale up
• Work in a dynamic environment with changing and evolving specifications and requirements
• Play a key role in building an exciting and successful start-up company

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology or a related field with prior industry experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with strain optimization using HTP methods (engineering yeast a plus)
• High proficiency with HTP DNA cloning methods and data interpretation
• Ability to design and build genetic systems and are up-to-date with current techniques (CRISPR/Cas, type IIs, directed evolution, etc)
• Understanding of bio-engineering-based production processes and KPI’s
• Experience with automation and robotics a plus
• Bioinformatics skills a plus
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage challenging projects/workload

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please contact careers@balleticfoods.com.