Microbiologist
New York, NY
Research & Development – Fermentation /
Full-time /
On-site
Please note: This is a posting for general consideration of future Microbiologist roles at C16 Biosciences. At present, we are not actively looking to fill this position, but intend to be in the coming months. All candidates will hear back regarding next steps upon review of their application.
You will join an ambitious and productive team, dedicated to strain screening, selection, and improvement, in addition to fermentation process development, scale up, and commercialization, for production of sustainable palm oil alternatives and value-added products.
In this role, you will take ownership of banking and managing the company’s high-value strains for high purity, viability, and functionality. You will utilize and expand your knowledge in microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, as well as your microbiology techniques and hands-on skills in fermentation, automation, and analytical instrumentation. You will be expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and a fast learner.
Major responsibilities:
- Take ownership of banking and managing the company’s high-value strains for high purity, viability, and functionality
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for evaluating microbial purity, viability, and functionality
- Monitor and maintain the inventory of glycerol stocks of each high-value strain
- Investigate microbial stability
- Develop solutions to increasing microbial robustness for high growth, high stress tolerance, and high production performance
- Study microbial physiological and morphological characteristics
- Identify new microorganisms in isolation and contaminants in fermentation
- Develop solutions to minimize contamination issue in fermentation and downstream processing (DSP)
- Support on strain screening, media development, metabolite characterization, and strain engineering
- Provide professional documentation and report
Minimum education and experience:
- BS or MS degree in Microbiology or related field
- 5+ years of experience as a microbiologist (3+ years for MS)
- Ability to plan and execute experimental protocols
- Excellent knowledge of electron microscopes, electronic equipment, and strain identification & characterization
- Highly skilled in microbiology techniques, methodology, equipment, and supplies
- Willingness to keep up to date with current information and research
- Excellent verbal, written & documentation skills
- Excellent organizational, communicational, and interpersonal skills
- Microbial banking & management experience (not required)
C16 offers:
- Competitive salary within the industry
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Access to well-being tools and development opportunities (e.g. mental health, CitiBike memberships, and more)
- 401(k) retirement plan options
Diversity:
- We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to EEO regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, and more.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
