POLYMER CHEMIST

Polyose Bio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyose Bio in Boston is seeking a PhD/MSc-level scientist to design, build, and test libraries of modular sugar polymer biosynthesis pathways. You will create experimental workflows and collect quantitative measurements using GPC, SEC, DSC, HPLC, and FTIR.

You will collaborate with Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology teams to optimize production strains, communicate results internally and externally with scientists and industry partners, and contribute to IP generation.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biochemistry, Material Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of research experience in academia or industry labs.
• Skilled in organic chemistry and polymer characterization techniques.
• Quantitative data analysis experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test libraries of modular sugar polymer biosynthesis pathways.
• Create experimental workflows and collect measurements (GPC, SEC, DSC, HPLC, FTIR).
• Collaborate with Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology teams to optimize pathways.
• Communicate results internally and externally with scientists and industry partners.
• Contribute to IP generation and documentation.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Polymer characterization

Quantitative data analysis

Independent & collaborative work

Scientific communication

Biochemical knowledge

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related fields

MSc in Biochemistry or related fields

Job description

We are developing a biochemistry-based platform for production of tailor‑made and modular sugar polymers.

Contact Us

LOCATION

Boston

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

and Internship

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and test libraries of modular sugar polymer biosynthesis pathways.
• Create experimental workflows and collect quantitative measurements, including GPC, SEC, DSC, HPLC, and FTIR.
• Collaborate frequently with the Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology teams to optimize sugar polymer biosynthesis pathways in the production strains.
• Communicate methods and results both internally with the team, and externally with other scientists, industry executives, and academic researchers.
• Contribute to the generation and documentation of intellectual property

Who You are

• Passionate about sustainability
• Excited to be part of a fast‑paced startup
• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Material Science, or related fields.
• 3+ years of research experience in an academic or industry lab setting.
• Skilled in organic chemistry and polymer characterization techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Quantitative data analysis expertise.
• Experience in biological engineering and microbial culture is a plus.