Research and Development Technician- Fermentation

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  Position: Fermentation R&D Technician  

  Location: Boulder 

   

  Company Description: 

   

  Based in Boulder, Colorado, Meati Foods is on a mission to help feed everyone -- forever. We believe everyone should have the choice to eat nutritious, unprocessed protein grown from nature. That is why we harness a single, infinite ingredient called mycelium – the muscular root structure of mushrooms – to put delicious Good Energy on your plate without compromising on health for you and your family, or for the planet. Get to know Meati at www.meati.com or on Instagram. 

   

  Company Culture:  

   

  Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Meati Foods a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of Meati Foods and the growing plant-based meat category. 

   

  The Role: The Fermentation Technician will be a key player on the Research and Development team at Meati. You will be responsible for a significant role in the fermentation of our innovative, sustainable, and nutritious fermented mushroom root products as we prepare 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. 

  Job Requirements/Qualifications 

  • A high school diploma with relevant experience required or associate 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. 

  
   

**Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** 
 

Compensation:  

$24.00- $28.50 per hour, plus shift differential, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the hourly rate, this position is eligible for a potential quarterly bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.