Fermentation & Flow Cytometry Research Associate

Pendulum™; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Commuter Benefits

Life & STD Insurance

401(k) company match

Flexible Time Off

Equity

Job summary

Pendulum is seeking a Research Associate (or Senior Research Associate) to join its Product Development team. The role focuses on fermentation operations, flow cytometry workflows, and quality control of anaerobic probiotic strains, with growth potential into mammalian cell culture.

Strong aseptic and anaerobic technique is required, with opportunities to contribute to new product development and process improvements in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Aseptic and anaerobic techniques are required.
• Experience operating bioreactor systems (e.g., DASGIP).
• Flow cytometry and basic microbiology experience.
• SOP development and lot tracking experience.
• Experience with ELISA, microscopy, and basic data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate DASGIP bioreactor systems for anaerobic probiotic fermentation.
• Maintain sterile/anaerobic conditions and monitor processes.
• Run flow cytometry assays for quality control and development.
• Draft protocols and manage day-to-day lab workflows.
• Apply ELISA, imaging, and molecular microbiology methods as needed.
• Support mammalian cell culture and cell-based assay work when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on experimental design and analysis.
• Stay current with microbiology literature.

Job description

Pendulum is seeking a Research Associate (or Senior Research Associate) to join its Product Development team. The role focuses on fermentation operations, flow cytometry workflows, and quality control of anaerobic probiotic strains, with growth potential into mammalian cell culture.

Strong aseptic and anaerobic technique is required, with opportunities to contribute to new product development and process improvements in a fast-growing company.