The Better Meat Co. (BMC) is a sustainable food tech startup based in
Sacramento, California. Well-funded and partnered with major food
companies like Hormel Foods, we've built and are operating North
America's largest mycelium biomass fermentation facility, advancing our
patented technology to create the most sustainable food future for our
planet.
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Research, the Fermentation
Scientist will be responsible for improving fermentation processes at
the bench scale, and in coordination with the plant scale. As a
Fermentation Scientist, you will play a lead role in tackling key
challenges in producing a novel food product via a fermentation process.
Key responsibilities
- Promote scientific and data-driven approaches to pose research
questions, solve problems and troubleshoot processes.
- Identify avenues for improvements of fungi and fermentation
parameters to drive growth, protein production, and desired
phenotypes.
- Design and execute experiments firsthand focused on fungal
morphology, physiology, growth optimization, and nutrient
requirements.
- Identify major inputs in fermentation processes that impact product
yield and quality, including substrate components and preparation,
fermentation parameters, and downstream processes.
- Optimize fermentation pipelines by continually running analyses for
KPIs utilizing expertise, analytical equipment, and external
analyses.
Qualifications and skills
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Genetics, Chemical Engineering, or a
related field with 2+ years of experience in microbial fermentation
process development.
- Experienced with bioreactor fermentation, preferably at several
scales.
- Highly versed in statistical-guided experimental design and
analysis.
- Skilled at employing software and statistical platforms for data
analysis (e.g. JMP, Tableau, Spotfire, or R).
- Proactive, innovative, and technically savvy. Demonstrated attitude
of purposely identifying areas of improvement and acting to deliver
change.
- Comfortable working in a start-up environment and handling dynamic
priorities and timelines. A self-driven individual who desires the
fast pace and extreme collaboration of a young company.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
throughout the day.
- Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the
United States of America.
Working Conditions/Hazards
- Work is primarily performed in a development lab setting. Work
environment is fast-paced with unique challenges faced daily.
- Work requires the use of fine motor skills, standing for extended
periods of time, reaching and twisting motions and lifting 50
pounds.
As part of the BMC team, you will have the opportunity to explore
innovative techniques, approaches and ideas combining the future of food
and sustainable agriculture. We can't wait to change the world with you!
The Better Meat Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status
as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally
protected characteristics.
How to apply
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2787842474/
