Global Microbial Library Manager

About Loam:

At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers, and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to revolutionize agriculture and address climate change. Through our cutting-edge microbial technology, we are enhancing soil health, boosting crop yields, and sequestering carbon to create a sustainable future for farming. We are committed to empowering farmers and promoting regenerative practices that benefit both the environment and their bottom line.

As a fast-growing agricultural startup, Loam offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and passion thrive. We embrace diversity and believe that our collective expertise and shared commitment can make a significant impact on the global agricultural landscape.

Join us on this exciting journey as we transform agriculture and build a sustainable future together.

About the Role:

The Global Microbial Library Manager will be responsible for the management, organization, and strategic development of our microbial library assets, ensuring their availability and quality to support our research initiatives worldwide. This role will encompass a combination of hands-on management of a microbial library, providing deep microbial expertise and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for Loam’s global microbial library, aligning it with the company's research goals and scientific advancements.
• Assure accurate cataloguing of cultures into Loam’s collection database.
• Oversee the acquisition, storage, preservation, and maintenance of microbial cultures and samples in the library.
• Author, witness and maintain meticulous records of experimental protocols and methods within Loam’s ELN.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand their microbial resource needs and incorporate them into the library strategy.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for microbial assets, ensuring the preservation of genetic integrity and viability.
• Regularly assess the condition of microbial cultures and implement measures for quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant permits, regulations and guidelines governing the handling, storage and shipment of Loam’s microbial assets.
• Foster collaborations and partnerships with Loam’s global laboratories to enhance the library's microbial diversity and resources.
• Maintain detailed records of all microbial assets, transactions, and library activities.
• Prepare regular reports and updates on library status and performance for senior management.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in microbial culture collection management.

Requirements

Essential

• (Preferred) Ph.D. in Mycology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Molecular biology/ecology, or related scientific fields with minimum of 3 years of experience in microbial library/culture collection management.
• Expert level of knowledge of microbiological techniques, sample handling, and preservation.
• Proven experience in developing and executing global library strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Advanced organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving scientific research needs and technologies.
• Meticulous aseptic technique and strong attention to detail 

Benefits

Why you should join us:

We're tackling some of the most challenging issues of our time, and we're doing it with a team that's passionate about making a difference. If you're looking for a role where you can use your skills to contribute to a mission that matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Loam Bio is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Rich benefit plan design consisting of low employee premiums for health, with the employer covering 100% of the premium for the employee (only) Dental and Vision, short and long term disability and Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care. 
• Generous Paid Time Off; including your Birthday + 13 paid company holidays
• 100% employer 401(k) match, up to 6%, fully vested on day one