Fermentation Research Assistant

The Role:

The Fermentation Research Assistant will be a key player on the Research and Development team at Meati. You will be responsible for an important role in the fermentation of our innovative, sustainable and nutritious fermented mushroom root products as we ready to launch our products nationally in September.

Responsibilities:

• Perform fermenter set-up, operation and cleaning, culture inoculation, harvesting and downstream processing,
• Perform relevant measurements and assays
• Run shake flask experiments for medium optimization.
• Prepare biological media, stock solutions, and buffers according to SOP's
• Maintaining experimental records, SOP’s and reports
• Collect data and communicate process metrics; utilize metrics to recommend improvements
• Maintain the inventory of consumables and order as required
• Troubleshoot issues in real-time. Notify supervisor and coordinate with additional personnel as needed.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma with relevant experience required or Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science field desired.
• Experience in a microbiological or wet chemistry laboratory highly preferred.
• Understanding of fermentation a plus, but not required.
• Attention to detail/record keeping
• Availability to occasionally work nights and weekends.

Compensation:

$20/hour

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required prior to the start of employment at Meati.