Metabolic Engineering Research Associate I

Lesaffre; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Metabolic Engineering Research Associate I to drive advancements in microbial solutions. This exciting role involves designing genetic modifications for industrial yeast strains, applying high-throughput methodologies, and collaborating with a dynamic team of scientists. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and innovation, where your expertise in molecular biology and data analysis will help shape the future of biotechnology. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and making a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K Plan

Affordable Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Strong background in molecular biology and microbial strain engineering.
• Experience in genetic modifications and high-throughput methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement genetic modifications to optimize yeast strains.
• Coordinate assays to characterize genetically engineered strains.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Microbial Strain Engineering

High-Throughput Screening

Statistics and Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Genetics

Bachelor's in Molecular Biology

Bachelor's in Biochemistry

Bachelor's in Microbiology

Bachelor's in Bioengineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Benchling

PCR

DNA Purification

Genome Editing

Job description

Metabolic Engineering Research Associate I

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Metabolic Engineering Research Associate I

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This range is provided by Lesaffre. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Who we are

This role is within Recombia Biosciences a metabolic engineering company part of the Lesaffre Group since 2022. Recombia Biosciences specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative microbial solutions for various industries, including agriculture, food, and biofuels. Leveraging Lesaffre's extensive expertise in fermentation and microbiology, Recombia focuses on applying advanced biotechnology, such as metabolic and genome engineering and synthetic biology, to create customized microbial strains with enhanced functionalities using precision fermentation.

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.

Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition.

Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility

Pay Range: $60,000 to $85,000 annually; salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience

What we offer

• The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays
• The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
• Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units
  
  

What you bring to the table

As a Research Associate I, you'll bring a powerful blend of scientific expertise to drive innovation at Recombia Biosciences. With a strong background in molecular biology, microbial strain engineering (especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae), high-throughput screening, and lab automation, you'll design and implement cutting-edge genetic modifications to optimize industrial yeast strains. Your specialized experience in statistics and data analysis will be instrumental in coordinating robust characterization assays that accelerate our design-build-test cycles. If you thrive on solving complex problems at the intersection of biotechnology and industrial fermentation, we want you to join our pioneering team and make your mark.

What you'll do as a Research Associate

• Design and introduce genetic modifications to industrial yeast strains using high-throughput methodologies
• Implement or coordinate robust assays to characterize the resulting genetically engineered strains
• Interact frequently with leadership and collaborate with other research associates and scientists
• Execute automated strain engineering and assay workflows as part of the Recombia team
• Leverage your strong background in molecular biology, microbial strain engineering, and high-throughput screening
• Apply your specialized expertise in statistics and data analysis to support research initiatives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative microbial solutions
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical engineering, or related field
• Industry experience (especially in the areas of genome or metabolic engineering and industrial fermentation)
• Experience in engineering yeast for the production of small molecules
• Experience with genetic or genome engineering of microorganisms, such as E. coli, S. cerevisiae and/or fungal species
• Direct experience in molecular biology (e.g. PCR, DNA purification, cloning, genome editing, DNA assembly, DNA sequencing) of yeast and bacteria
• Demonstrated skills to generate new hypotheses using existing data or scientific literature
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming and data analysis skills (Python, R, etc)
• Skills to mentor junior researchers
• Familiarity with Benchling environment and their Developer APIs
• Ability to travel internationally (France) at least two weeks per year
  
  

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• This position is not open for immigration sponsorship. Valid US work authorization is required at the time of hire. *

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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