SYNTHETIC BIOLOGIST

Polyose Bio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyose Bio is seeking a PhD- or MSc-level researcher to engineer microbial cells for producing diverse sugar polymers. You will design experimental workflows, collect quantitative data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize biosynthesis in production strains.

The role emphasizes rapid, independent work within a startup environment, with opportunities to contribute to IP and publish results with industry and academic partners.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc required with strong research background in biological engineering or microbiology.
• Experience with molecular biology methods and culture techniques is essential.
• Background in data analysis and omics assays is expected.
• Ability to document workflows and contribute to IP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test libraries of microbial cells for sugar polymer production.
• Create experimental workflows and collect quantitative measurements (flow cytometry, omics, structural analysis).
• Collaborate with Metabolic Engineering and Polymer Chemistry teams to optimize biosynthesis pathways.
• Communicate methods and results with internal teams, industry executives, and researchers.
• Contribute to generation and documentation of intellectual property.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genome editing

Microbial culture techniques

Quantitative data analysis

Omics techniques

Analytical techniques

Software development

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Engineering

M.Sc. in Microbiology

Job description

We are developing a synthetic biology platform for engineering microbial cells that can convert food waste to diverse and modular sugar polymers.

LOCATION

Boston

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time
• Internship

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and test libraries of microbial cells for diverse sugar polymer production.
• Create experimental workflows and collect quantitative measurements, including flow cytometry, omics, and structural analysis.
• Collaborate frequently with the Metabolic Engineering and Polymer Chemistry 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 Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• 3+ years of research experience in an academic or industry lab setting.
• Skilled in molecular biology, genome editing, microbial culture techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Quantitative data analysis expertise.
• Experience in -omics, analytical techniques, and software development is a plus.