Head of Synthetic Biology Design & Profiling (W/M)

Lesaffre; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in France seeks a Manager for its Synthetic Biology Design and Profiling group. This role involves leading a team of scientists, designing innovative microbial strains, and collaborating across various disciplines to drive efficiency and excellence in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have experience in synthetic biology and be adept at managing budgets and resources while fostering innovation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of industrial biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in synthetic biology and microbial engineering.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams in a scientific environment.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a team, setting goals and evaluating performance.
• Design and construct novel genetic pathways and microbial chassis.
• Translate customer requirements into strain design through collaborative meetings.
• Develop automated workflows for rapid prototyping and optimization of microorganisms.
• Collaborate with various centers of excellence within the Biofoundry.
• Manage team budget and resources effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest synthetic biology technologies.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers.
• Represent the Biofoundry’s initiatives through presentations and reports.

Skills

Synthetic biology

Metabolic engineering

Biofabrication

Genetic circuit design

DNA assembly

High-throughput assembly

Automation

Python

Laboratory informatics

Tools

HTS tools

Automation tools

Job description

We, as bioengineering,develop andoperatethelargest private integrated industrial biofoundry in France, working in conjunctionto a Gene Editing Synthetic Biology hub inthe USA,anddelivertotheLesaffre’sMission of“Working together to better nourish and protect the planet”.

Our Mission

We lead microbial engineering for a sustainable future.

As Manager of Synthetic Biology Design and Profiling group, you will play a decisive role in shaping the future of industrial biotechnology at the Biofoundry of Lesaffre.

Our Approach

We manage an international team of motivated, risk-taking scientists and engineers to merge biology, engineering, automation and computation. Your expertise in synthetic biology will be essential to driving innovation and accelerating the development of high-performing microbial strains.

Keywords

Synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, biofabrication, genetic circuit design, DNA assembly, high-throughput assembly, automation, Python, laboratory informatics.

Responsibilities

• Animate & manage your team: mentoring, goal-settings, performance evaluation and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Design and construct novel genetic pathways and microbial chassis using state-of-the-art synthetic biology tools.
• Translating customer requirements into strain design: participate to steering committee meetings, update plans based on feedback, anticipate what the customers are asking or will ask for.
• Develop automated workflows for rapid prototyping, testing and optimization of engineered microorganisms.
• Stakeholder management: collaborate within the Biofoundry with HTS and Automation, and with other CoEs (Biodata, Fermentation, Analytical, DSP…) to integrate your synthetic biology constructs into full DBTL cycles.
• Resource and Budget management of the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest synthetic biology technologies and methodologies to continuously improve our capabilities.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Represent the Biofoundry’s Synthetic Biology initiatives internally and externally through presentations and technical reports.