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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium™, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work. MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
MycoWorks is seeking a Biochemist to work within the Process Development Mycology group onsite at MWSC to act as the tactical and technical bridge between biological manipulations and effect on product quality. The Biochemist will work to quantify the effects of manipulations on our biomaterials in-process and post-process. The biochemist will be expected to perform method development, and help run experiments to test new growth control and metabolism techniques. The ideal candidate will have biochemistry and microbiology experience and the ability to lead experiments studying fungal growth and exudation. Secondary metabolite analysis is a plus. The ability to observe, document, and communicate as well as the ability to synthesize actions from results is highly desired. Familiarity with mycology and fungal fermentation or a related field is also desirable. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from people with a variety of expertise within the team and also cross-functionally.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Physical Demand |
Frequency |
Stand or Sit (stationary position) |
Frequently to Constantly |
Walk (move/traverse) |
Frequently to Constantly |
Dexterity (use hands/fingers to handle/feel) |
Frequently to Constantly |
Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance |
Seldom to Occasionally |
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl |
Seldom to Occasionally |
Talk/Hear (communicate/convey/discern) |
Frequently to Constantly |
See (observe/identify/inspect/perceive/assess) |
Frequently to Constantly |
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull (move/transport/install/remove) |
Up to 50 lbs, Seldom to Occasionally/Up to 25 lbs, Occasionally to Frequently |
Exposure to Work Environments |
Loud noises in the plant, Occasionally to Frequently |
MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:
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In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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