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Experience required:
Senior
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About the company:
About Pivot Bio:
Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.
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Position Senior Research Associate
Location: Berkeley, CA
We are seeking a detailed oriented microbiology Senior Research Associate to join our growing Early Fermentation sub-team within Fermentation and Formulation (F&F) team. As a part of this team you will be instrumental in testing both pre-commercial and early discovery strains. Testing will include growth studies in differing growth conditions and formulations to help identify optimal conditions for our microbes that improve long-term stability. You will conduct experiments in collaboration with F&F scientists to measure and assess microbial growth characteristics and determine their robustness in various conditions.
Responsibilities:
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Screen growth media for pre-commercial and early discovery strains
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Understand the microbiology involved in robust cell propagation from cell bank to field studies
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Work with team to assess growth and robustness of cells in various media types and culturing conditions to correlate short term microbial behavior to long term stability
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Produce reliable quantitative data on growth metrics and performance indicators
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Document detailed observations
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Work with LIMS to develop workflows, recording data and observations, transferring data files to LIMS, contributing to data analysis in collaboration with and reporting to Scientist level
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Run small scale (15-250 ml) fermenters
Required Qualifications and Experience:
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BS in microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology or fermentation and 5+ years laboratory experience or equivalent related experience
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Expertise in sterile technique, bacterial growth characteristics, viability plating, and microbial identification
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Attention to detail
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Excellent observation, documentation and problem-solving skills
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Data organization and reporting with Microsoft Excel, JMP, SpotFire, Python, or R
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced industry research lab environment
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Great communication - ability to understand the needs of others and clearly explain ideas
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Knowledge of bacterial metabolism
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Experience running small scale fermentation systems
Desired Skills and Experience:
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Experience with 3 or more of the following:
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High throughput and plate-based culturing techniques
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Laboratory automation
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Microscopy
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Plate-based bioreactors (e.g. Biolector)
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Biolog
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PCR/analyzing sanger sequencing results
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qPCR
What we offer:
- Competitive package in a disruptive startup
- Stock options
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
- Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
- Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
- 401(k) plan, 3% Match
- Commuter benefits
- Annual Training & Development support
- Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
- Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team
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