Boston Meats is revolutionizing the food industry by solving a major global challenge: how to make meat production ethical and sustainable. Going beyond the existing plant-based burgers, we are developing whole cuts of cultured meat – a process where meat is grown without the animal – using technology developed at Harvard University and the Wyss Institute. This will transform how the world consumes meat and protein.

We are seeking a Biopolymer Chemist or Material Scientist to immediately join our team and contribute to the R&D of protein scaffolds manufacturing for cell cultured meat. You must have a strong knowledge of protein or polymer chemistry and their processing. In your critical role, you will lead the production and characterization of protein/polymeric scaffolds as well as bench-level scale-up studies to transform our proprietary manufacturing method into a commercial-ready process.

About You:

• You are a materials development rockstar – everyone fights to have you on their team.
• You have 4+ years of experience and a proven track record of synthesizing biopolymers or extracting proteins, either in industry or academia.
• You have designed and carried out benchtop to pilot scale-up of polymer or protein production and processing methods.
• You are well-versed in polymer structure function relations and characterization.
• You are a scientist/engineer first and foremost but have other skills as well – you can interface comfortably with vendors, partners, and investors. You are ready to wear many hats and get stuff done.
• You either have existing knowledge or interest in food chemistry, formulation, and processes used in food manufacturing.
• You want to grow with the company, support new hires, and, over time, manage a team of passionate individuals like yourself.
• You have a passion to change the world for the better. You are not just looking to cash a paycheck – what you do for work matters to you deeply.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll develop chemistries and processing methods for both the production of protein/polymer scaffolds and bench to pilot scale-up efforts.
• You’ll characterize and benchmark protein/polymer products using both established, industrially relevant tests as well as new approaches developed in-house.
• You’ll preserve all forms of intellectual and material property generated from the above activities, including writing protocols for novel processes, staying up to date with the relevant IP landscape and state-of-the-art technologies, writing patents, and supporting buildout of our company’s IP strategy.
• You’ll work with vendors to identify and procure new technologies and capabilities.
• You are a core member of the team. We rely on your contribution and resourcefulness to drive the success of our common mission.

At Boston Meats, we are deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an environment and company culture where people from all walks of life can come together in an inclusive manner and be an amazing force for good!

Boston Meats is revolutionizing the food industry by solving a major global challenge: how to make meat production ethical and sustainable. Going beyond the existing plant-based burgers, we are developing whole cuts of cultured meat – a process where meat is grown without the animal – using technology developed at Harvard University and the Wyss Institute. This will transform how the world consumes meat and protein.

We are seeking a Food Scientist to immediately join our team and help develop a new class of plant-based alternative meat products. You should have an expert understanding of food ingredients and their interactions to create products of desirable taste, texture, and cooking properties. In this critical role, you will lead the formulation of our finalized products and help showcase the superiority of our approach.

About You:

• You are food product development wizard, having matured food products from the bench through piloting stage all the way to market.
• You are well-versed in meat, food, or flavor chemistry on a molecular level.
• You are an expert in food processing technologies and equipment for plant ingredients. You understand food engineering, analytical testing, and processes used in food manufacturing.
• You are an experimentalist first and foremost but have other skills as well – you can interface comfortably with vendors, customers, and investors. You are ready to wear many hats and get stuff done.
• You are well-versed in meat, food, or flavor science on a molecular level.
• You want to grow with the company, support new hires, and, over time, manage a team of passionate individuals like yourself.
• You have a passion to change the world for the better. You are not just looking to cash a paycheck – what you do for work matters to you deeply.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll lead the development of a new class of food products leveraging our in-house manufacturing capabilities as well as commercial systems.
• You’ll interpret customer needs to inform the company’s core mission of creating alternative meat products with amazing taste, texture, and cooking properties.
• You’ll design, build, and test benchtop and pilot plant experiments, gathering and analyzing data, documenting and reporting results, and making strategic recommendations for future product development.
• You’ll iterate constantly on food product formulations, with both hands-on and digital tools.
• You’ll preserve all forms of intellectual and material property generated from the above activities, including writing protocols for novel processes, staying up to date with the relevant IP landscape and state-of-the-art technologies, writing patents, and supporting buildout of our company’s IP portfolio.
• You’ll work with vendors to identify and procure new technologies and capabilities.
• You are a core member of the team who will lead our food science initiative. We rely on your contribution and resourcefulness to drive the success of our common mission.

At Boston Meats, we are deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an environment and company culture where people from all walks of life can come together in an inclusive manner and be an amazing force for good!

As Head of  Operations and Supply  Chain, you will be accountable for consistent and flawless execution of our CMO Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain.  You will be leading all aspects of manufacturing at our Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partners.  This includes oversight of the production scheduling of one current make-to-order product line and 2 new products to be launched in 2021, as well as the Supply Chain for this global business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate & implement manufacturing programs, plans and processes
• Manage the production schedule, including the management of commercial product manufacturing but not process development.
• Focus on Quality, On-Time Delivery and Cost Management.
• Strategize and develop the annual CMO manufacturing plan and budget.
• Develop business unit strategy and participate in the development of corporate strategy.
• Ensure shipping/ logistics processes are executed per KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years comparable manufacturing business experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Experience with oversight of multiple plant operations preferred
• Background in plant startups and/or production transfers will be helpful
• Experience in relevant manufacturing continuous improvement principles
• The ability to travel occasionally is required.
• Ability to create a highly collaborative and inclusive environment for the team
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong skills in financial, scheduling, and materials planning is a must
• Prior experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word
• Strategic mind-set with quality decision making, while balancing risk.

What Clara can offer:

• Generous benefits package; 100% medical, dental, and vision employee coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
• Optional benefits; FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free parking, unlimited gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga and fitness classes
• Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee and tea
• Weekly themed happy hours and quarterly company outings
• Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with CEO and leadership
• Close to South San Francisco BART and Cal Train stations, including free shuttle service
  

Helaina is a team brought together by the belief that health and developmental outcomes of all infants can be improved through nutritional options closest to breast milk. Our team is revolutionizing the infant nutrition space by developing a food product meant to uniquely support babies in their earliest stages. Helaina’s R&D ecosystem harnesses the power of naturally-occurring biological processes in tandem with modern advances in the space of synthetic biology, fermentation, and improved industrial processing. We are a fast-paced startup looking for our next team member who is intensely passionate about advancing synthetic biology for food and beverage products.

You will be the first food scientist to join the Helaina team. You will play a critical role in the success of our larger R&D initiatives, developing our product formulation. You will be involved in developing quality standards for our first product including nutrition, shelf life, sensory, and physicochemical properties. You will characterize new ingredients under development by Helaina and develop innovative food products using these ingredients. You will work with our Biochemist to implement assays to characterize functional properties of our proprietary ingredients as it relates to food product performance. You will also be responsible for spearheading the scaleup from benchtop to pilot plant.
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Position

• Independently lead the benchtop development of our product
• Work with a spray dryer to develop a benchtop prototype to internal quality standards
• Supports the commercialization of products at the manufacturing facility
• Works cross functionally with molecular biology and fermentation teams to understand the properties of the ingredients they develop
• Develop quality standards for our formulations including but not limited to nutrition, shelf life, sensory, and physicochemical properties
• Represents Helaina when working with external partners
• Manage product development innovation internally and externally

Skills

• Comfortable with standard food science protein quantification assays
• Working knowledge of homogenization
• Experience working with a benchtop spray dryer
• Ability to formulate products to nutritional specifications
• Experience working with HPLC or other chromatography techniques
• Experience running shelf life analysis testing
• Strong computer skills, especially working with ESHA, spreadsheets, and quality systems
• Good laboratory practices including organized data documentation and presentation, attention to detail, and ability to follow batch protocols

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in food science, food technology, nutrition, or a related field
• 5-10 years of product development experience with demonstrated expertise on developing and commercializing
• Extensive ingredient, flavor development, and product stability knowledge
• Working knowledge of analytical chemistry applications in food science
• Familiar with the 21CFR and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas clearly to internal and external groups
• Thorough understanding of dairy ingredients and dairy science
• Bonus if you have experience working in infant nutrition
• Willing to help with things that are outside of the scope of your job - "all hands on deck" mentality

Helaina is an equal opportunity employer

About The Company:

We are an early stage cultivated meat biotech startup looking to hire an Associate Scientist, Cell Culture, at our  Pasadena, CA location. Driven by concerns around sustainability and animal welfare, we are developing cultivated meat technology for a healthy and ethical future of food. The founding team brings years of expertise from biopharma, synthetic biology and chemical engineering industries to the table. If you want to help pioneer a new scientific field, are thriving in finding solutions, and would like to work with a fun and innovative team - this is for you!
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About The Role:

Orbillion Bio is looking to hire an Associate Research Scientist to join their rapidly growing R&D team in the cellular agriculture field. This role is seeking an entry to mid-professional with a proven track record in cell biology, cell culture, microscopy, and flow cytometry.  A successful candidate will possess a M.S. with experience in the described skill sets, be able to work independently with minimal supervision, pivot research goals according to the company’s interests, and successfully reach milestones according to timelines.
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Your Key Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain mammalian cell culture including isolation, expansion, and cryopreservation of cells
• Establishing mammalian cell line platforms, including isolation of stem cells and primary cells from tissues and defining differentiation and expansion protocols
• Conduct literature searches in relevant scientific journals to optimize scientific approaches
• Communicate project status effectively with team members
• Analyze and report data in scientific meetings
• Detailed record keeping of daily scientific activities
• Required skills And Experience
• Strong background in cell biology topics including cell cycle, proliferation, differentiation, and cellular adhesion
• Proficient in sterile aseptic handling of mammalian cells
• Prepare laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed
• Implement process improvement measures as it applies to research projects
• Desire to work as a team player and build a diverse, collaborative, and kind work environment
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines and competing priorities
• A positive attitude that embraces the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic and multidisciplinary startup environment
• M.Sc. in biological science, life science, or related field or a B.Sc. with 3+ years of industry experience
• Experience in cell culture, cell biology and wet-lab work

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Bonus Skills (Great If You Have These, But Not A Requirement):

• Experience in flow cytometry and microscopy
• Assay development experience
• BSL-1 and BSL-2 Training
• Authorization to work in the US

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Contact Us:

info@orbillion.com

About The Company:

We are an early stage cultivated meat biotech startup looking for a Scientist in Cell Line Development and Tissue Engineering at our Pasadena, CA location. Driven by concerns around sustainability and animal welfare, we are developing cultivated meat technology for a healthy and ethical future of food. The founding team brings years of expertise from biopharma, synthetic biology and chemical engineering industries to the table. If you want to help pioneer a new scientific field, are thriving in finding solutions, and would like to work with a fun and innovative team - this is for you!‍

About The Role:

You have the unique opportunity to be part of Orbillion Bio R&D for cultivated meat. In this role you will conduct and establish our cell line platforms by applying cutting edge biotechnology to mammalian cell culture and engineering in order to produce commercially relevant cell lines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Establishing mammalian and avian cell line platforms, including isolation of stem cells and primary cells from tissues and inducing differentiation
• Engineering innovative cell manipulations within a food technology context and mindset
• Designing and validating cellular and molecular quality control markers and pilot scale-up parameters towards cultivated meat production
• Analyze and present data to a multidisciplinary research team and communicate recommendations and ideas for future research efficiently
• Independently manage complex projects and junior scientists and RAs
  

Required skills And Experience

• Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques and derivation of primary and ESC cells.
• Strong background in cell biology topics including cell cycle, proliferation, differentiation, and cellular adhesion
• Hands-on experience using CRISPR/Cas9 to edit eukaryotic genomes.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize genetic engineering protocols to increase efficiency, reduce turnaround time or reduce cost
• Solid background in molecular biology techniques
• Experience with cell staining and analysis using flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and ability to learn quickly and work independently as a self-directed problem solver
• Desire to work as a team player and build a diverse, collaborative, and kind work environment
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines and competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude that embraces the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic and multidisciplinary startup environment
• Authorization to work in the US
  

Bonus Skills (Great If You Have These, But Not A Requirement):

• Experience working with high-throughput screening and lab automation
• Background in the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
• Competency in immunohistochemistry, microscopy and flow cytometry to characterize complex cell phenotypes
• Tissue engineering expertise
• Experience with 3D culture, microcarriers and/or cell bioreactors (small or large scale)
• Previous experience in synthetic biology design of novel organisms or cell control systems
• Advanced bioinformatics and sequencing data analysis skills
• Basic scripting in relevant languages such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Advanced statistical skills in data analysis using software packages such as R or JMP
• Experience in DoE and other engineering type experimental design strategies
• Experience managing RAs and scientists
• Postdoc experience
  

Education requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related engineering or life science discipline or 4+ years of relevant industry experience with a Master’s degree.
  

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious QC technician to join our vibrant team and grow with us and work efficiently to become a senior professional in this field. The QC Tech reports to the QC manager and the administration; and collaborate with all research and manufacturing departments of the company.

Please see the posting for a more detailed description of duties and qualifications .

Mobilise scientists and funding to build a sustainable food system

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger to increased disease risk and poor animal welfare.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. Please check out our U.S. affiliate’s website (gfi.org) and read the 2019 Year in Review (gfi.org/2019, particularly pages 8-9, which focus on our Science and Technology work), to find out more about who we are and what we do.

We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for a Science and Technology (SciTech) Manager to join our team. For more information about this new role, please take a look at the job brochure here.

How You Will Make a Difference
We need the best scientists in Europe to be engaged in plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived protein research and development.

In this role, you will lead the creation and delivery of a SciTech strategy and function for GFI Europe. You will engage with scientists, science media, and policymakers to catalyse the alternative proteins sector through three principal activities: inspiring more scientists to work on alternative proteins, mobilising research funding, and analysing the sector.

As the first Science and Technology hire in our growing European team, you will help radically transform the food system by:

• Developing and implementing the strategy for GFI’s SciTech work in Europe and setting the priorities that you will be working on.
• Acting as the bridge and link between GFI’s global SciTech team and stakeholders in Europe, and potentially leading a team of specialists in the future.
• Mobilising funding for alternative proteins research and development by mapping funding sources (government, private, and philanthropic) and working with individuals, organisations, and consortia to help them access existing funding. In parallel, you will help to influence funding agencies to expand the available pool of funding for alternative proteins research by demonstrating alignment with their goals and objectives.
• Inspiring, energising, coordinating, and mobilising scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and entrepreneurs across Europe to work on alternative proteins. You will be reaching out, engaging with people, sharing information, and building communities. This could include, amongst other things:
• creating connections and fostering networks of scientists,
• giving presentations at conferences,
• helping to ensure that alternative proteins are included in relevant curricula,
• fostering the development of new centres of excellence,
• building the alternative proteins community by organising meetings and events.
• Analysing the alternative proteins sector in Europe, including identifying and mapping labs, scientists, and others who conduct relevant research, and building resources to help innovators navigate technical challenges and scaling bottlenecks.
• Providing credible, expert advice on alternative proteins to policymakers, regulators, and civil society, working closely with our global SciTech team and European Policy team.
• Overseeing and assisting with the creation of scientific and technical resources, including bespoke materials for European stakeholders — for example, sector databases and maps — and possibly contributing to peer-reviewed publications and white papers.
• In conjunction with our Communications team, communicating about alternative proteins through science media and at scientific conferences.
• Performing other tasks as required as a member of our small, nimble team.

Who We’re Looking For
You must have:

• A passion for GFI’s philosophy and mission.
• A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g., stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biochemical engineering, synthetic biology, plant molecular biology, plant genetics, crop science), or the equivalent (e.g. a master’s degree plus significant relevant experience).
• Demonstrable professional experience, for example in industry (large and/or start-up companies), research and development funding agencies, academia, or other relevant area.
• A good strategic mind: you will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for GFI’s SciTech work in Europe, and selecting the highest-impact things to work on.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor messages to both scientific and general audiences.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building abilities, and the credibility and persuasiveness to represent GFI in front of regulators, policymakers, and corporate executives.
• Strong team spirit and open and collaborative instincts: you will be working closely with colleagues in our US SciTech team and around the world.
• An extremely strong work ethic and ability to see projects through to completion.
• A can-do approach: a self-starter with the drive and initiative to take responsibility for delivering impact.
• Comfort working remotely in a rapidly-growing and evolving organisation: the ability to work well independently and under pressure, set priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (CEFR C2 level).

The ideal candidate may also have some of the following, although these are not requirements:

• Experience working with plant-based or cultivated meat companies.
• An established network and rapport with a broad range of contacts relevant to GFI.
• A functional understanding of the principles, methods, equipment, and techniques used in plant-based and cultivated meat research and manufacturing.
• Experience with identifying and preparing research grant applications for funding, for example from the EU or national governments.
• Experience managing and leading teams.
• The ability to work in major European languages other than English.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritise an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

The Fine Print

• Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Flexible — we will consider applicants from anywhere in Europe. You will mainly be working remotely: from your home, or wherever you choose. Once the COVID situation has cleared, you and the whole GFI Europe team will occasionally get together in-person for a few days at a time, most likely in the London area or Brussels. Subject to COVID, there may also be other frequent work trips within Europe, and occasionally beyond.
• Salary: £38,000 - £50,000. This range is based on a UK hire and will be adjusted if hired elsewhere in Europe.
• Right to work requirements: We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work and travel in the EU or UK.
• Application Deadline: 14 Dec 2020, 11.59pm BST. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!
• Application process: Please complete the short form and upload your CV and cover letter here: https://forms.gle/QqagvSsHp6SRcjFR7. Your CV and cover letter (of 1-2 pages) should set out:
• What motivated you to apply for this role.
• How you meet each of the requirements for the role as listed in the job description.
• Which bit of the job description energises you the most.
• The full application process is outlined in the job brochure. We really look forward to hearing from you!
• Any questions? If you have any questions about this role, please do reach out to us at europe@gfi.org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you.
  

Passionate about global nutrition? Worried about the effects on our climate due to animal agriculture? Ready to put your technical skills to create positive change in the world?

Us to!

We are looking for a PhD level cell line development scientist, engineer, or regenerative medicine expert to join our team in Durham, North Carolina!

You are a technical leader

• You have conducted experimental research involving mammalian cell culture in multiple formats, biological and biochemical assays, and microscopic analysis
• You are comfortable performing critical analyses and interpreting data for actionable decision-making that impacts the greater company
• As a life-long learner you keep a pulse on current relevant scientific literature and advancement to share back with the broader team
• You like to move fast, but are able to maintain meticulous record-keeping and diligence in our scientific process, which you will help safe-guard

You are a cross-functional powerhouse

• You enjoy working hand in hand with CSO & CEO to develop written materials for funding applications, investor updates, and publishable works
• You thrive when your input for scientific strategic skills is leveraged, is actively engaging in regular scientific and broader all-hands team meetings
• You have an innate ability to articulate complex topics to a scientific audience as well as your business team

You love tackling challenging problems with a team

• You believe in our mission of working towards better infant nutrition, women's health, and sustainability
• As a conscientious teammate you're curious to learn from co-workers and share your personal passions
• You enjoy working collaboratively with a broad and diverse team and stepping outside of your comfort zone
• You're naturally inclined to think critically and creatively to work through murky problems with limited resources
• Ambiguity is your jam and you're able to strive ahead without direction
• You hold yourself and others to the utmost ethical standards in all scientific and professional endeavors

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• PhD in molecular, cell, or developmental biology, tissue engineering, or similar, or Master’s degree +3 years hands-on research experience, including independent hypothesis generation, experimental design, implementation, and analysis
• Experience in mentoring junior scientists is a plus
• Background knowledge of cell physiology and behavior, including cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, signaling cascades, intracellular transport, and polarization
• Experience with mammalian cell culture using multiple formats, including 2D, Transwell, organoid, and bioreactor models
• Previous experience with cell-based manufacturing, understanding of cell culture scale-up and/or bioprocess and bioreactor design considerations
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture and cell line generation, preferred with adherent cell types, including primary tissue processing and cell immortalization, selection, and screening based on desired characteristics
• Proficiency with molecular biology methodologies, including PCR, Sanger sequencing and NGS, gene expression analysis, library screening, vector design, and genetic transduction
• Experience with biochemistry techniques, including lysate preparation, electrophoresis, Western blotting, and 'metabolomic' analyses
• Expertise with enzymatic or immunological assays such as ELISA
• Experience with biological specimen preparation, including histological sectioning, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, wide field and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and cell sorting

About BIOMILQ

BIOMILQ is a women-owned, science-led, and parent-centered infant nutrition company based in Durham, NC. BIOMILQ is on a mission to provide the next generation every opportunity to thrive by producing cultured breastmilk that offers supplemental nutrition to mother’s milk with the practicality of formula.\

We are building an inclusive team that will bring diverse perspectives to our organization. It is imperative to our mission to create products that meet the needs of moms and babies, regardless of race or background. Join us as we work to make optimal infant nutrition universally accessible!

Passionate about global nutrition? Worried about the effects on our climate due to animal agriculture? Ready to put your skills to the test to create positive change in the world?

Us to!

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team in Durham, North Carolina! You will be working closely with our CEO and Co-founder, Michelle, unlocking the team’s capacity. This role will be a major player in our growth trajectory, so you must be inherently resourceful, excited to try anything and everything, and be comfortable facing ambiguity head-on! You will be a touchpoint externally and internally, so love for communication and strategic thinking are essential.

You are a natural leader

• As a utility player, you can mold into the gaps of the team and work toward our common goals, ego-free, with the knowledge that we all win as one team.
• You enjoy providing guidance and mentorship, developing and encouraging teammates to take on new challenges, and synthesizing your own key learnings for others.
• As a liaison between BIOMILQ and the outside world, you are a proven clear collaborator that builds external partnerships and fosters champion-building.
• With an EQ & DQ that would make Brené Brown proud, your culture-building skills can’t be beaten. You strive to set cultural standards of inclusivity, honesty, bravery, authenticity, & consciousness of others.
• You are a clear communicator with a knack for delivery adjustment for the audience. You can express yourself perfectly one on one as well as in a large hall. You cut through the jargon to true content and meaning.

You are a cross-functional powerhouse

• You’re comfortable working hand in hand with CSO & CEO to develop everything from media relations and comms strategy to office and lab operations.
• You may not be an expert in our technology, but you can explain and engage and learn about our process and behind the scenes projects with ease.
• As our headcount grows, you are ready to guide hiring searches, vet candidates, and assist in onboarding our new teammates.
• You are a Jack-of-all-trades that can take on many tasks outside of your wheelhouse and you are not afraid to learn in public with the team.
• You listen just as well as you contribute. Compassion and curiosity for your teammate’s projects, and our consumers will serve you well.

You are an organizational guru

• With a keen eye for operational efficiency, you are able to identify areas for system improvement, create templates and protocols, and draft guidelines all within a tight timeframe.  
• You are a rapid-fire note taker and you don’t miss a beat. Always on it sending meeting debriefs, notes, and any materials that can connect the team on what is happening throughout the organization.
• You can scope a project, build timelines, assess resources, set success criteria, and manage all of the day-to-day activities to succeed on timeline and budget, regardless of your expertise in the project itself.
• You thrive with personal autonomy and have a penchant for problem-solving. You are quick to identify gaps and step in to anticipate what is needed.
• You are all about productivity and leveraging everyone’s skills to the benefit of the common goal. You know how everyone ticks and how to motivate them.

You Fit us to a ‘B’:

• We put our passion for moms and babies at the center of everything we do. You have to be passionate about our mission for women’s health, infant nutrition, and sustainability to thrive with our team at BIOMILQ.
• We need someone with a BS/BA + 5+ years’ experience in project management-type roles (biz-ops, consulting, finance, engineering, science). An advanced degree path preferred (MBA, MPH, JD, Ph.D.), but not required.
• This role is full-time and hands-on. We intend for you to grow along with BIOMILQ and take on a more advanced role with mentorship from C-Suite level teammates in the future.
• You must be willing to relocate to Durham, NC in 2021, even if we are remote for part of the year.

Participate in prototype development, installation, and evaluation of new bioreactor technologies

Lead installation of new bioreactor equipment and establish operating procedures

Optimize production processes to improve product yields consistent with safety and quality standards

Design, review, execute, and analyze process development experiments ranging from bench through pilot scale, leading to process transfer to commercial scale

Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process equipment

Acquire and analyze data independently; record all experimental designs, data, observations, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook

We at GOURMEY are on a mission to bring tasty, safe, sustainable cultured meat to the world. This begins with the iconic French delicacy foie gras, which we are reinventing at the crossroads of culinary arts and scientific perfection (watch this to learn more).

About the role 

We are seeking a driven and  self-motivated Research Associate looking to develop a research career in a fast-paced laboratory. As part of the Stem Cell Biology team you will play an integral role in elaborating and executing experiments related to the cell differentiation project.  You will also be responsible for laboratory day-to-day operations as we develop our cell-based meat technologies. 

Your missions 

• Working with stem cells, including handling and characterization of cells
• Follow experimental protocols and maintain detailed and accurate records
• Analyze data, interpret and communicate results
• Conduct independent experiments  and contribute to collaborative projects
• Lab management duties related to the cell biology team

About you 

• MSc or equivalent in cell biology or related field
• Proficient  in sterile cell culture  techniques and familiar with basic molecular biology techniques
• Research experience - experience with stem cell research preferred
• Immense passion for the mission of GOURMEY and enthusiasm for applied research
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset and willingness to upskill on other areas of research
• Keen interest in working in a changing and challenging environment in line with the dawn of a new  industry

What we offer

• A competitive salary and participation in GOURMEY’s ESOP (Employee stock option plan)
• Plenty of room for personal and professional development in a fast growing startup, building the future of food through cutting edge technologies and entering its next phase of growth
• A dynamic, caring company culture and a fantastic work environment with our labs located in the very heart of Paris

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APPLY HERE: join.gourmey.com

We at GOURMEY are on a mission to bring tasty, safe, sustainable cultured meat to the world. This begins with the iconic French delicacy, foie gras, which we are reinventing at the crossroads of culinary arts and scientific perfection (watch this to learn more). 

About the role 

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated, and passionate Research Engineer in molecular biology to join our team starting December 2020 or January 2021 to begin or continue a research career in a fast-paced startup lab.
You will be involved in microbiology, cloning, designing experiments, testing and optimising the production of proteins.
You will also be in charge of the lab management duties of the molecular biology team such as media and stock solutions preparation, keeping track and maintaining the inventory of reagents and equipment, ordering the necessary supplies for maintaining the stocks, tracking and sorting invoices.

About you 

• You have a Master or engineer degree in Biology/Biotechnology or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific field,
• You have prior experience in genetics and protein work, 
• You have prior experience in lab management / maintenance,
• You have excellent abilities to communicate (both written and spoken) in English,
• You are 100%  comfortable using online tools for team collaboration (Google Docs / Slack / Electronic laboratory notebook / Zoom etc.),
• You want to work in an impact-driven company, are a true team player, have low ego and show a high level of enthusiasm and positivity at work. 
• You are a greatly rigourous, organized person and pay high attention to details. If you have prior experience working in an academic/industry setting relevant to the role, this is obviously a plus.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and participation in GOURMEY’s ESOP (Employee stock option plan).
• The opportunity to contribute to make the world a better place through state-of-the-art biology within a driven and passionate team.
• Plenty of room for personal and professional development in a fast growing startup.
• A dynamic, caring company culture and a fantastic work environment with our labs located in the very heart of Paris.

APPLY HERE: join.gourmey.com

Passionate about global nutrition? Worried about the effects on our climate due to animal agriculture? Ready to put your technical skills to create positive change in the world?

Us to!

We are looking for a PhD level scientist, engineer, or human milk regulatory expert to join our team in Durham, North Carolina!

Umami Meats is a cultivated meat company that is developing serum-free media and edible aquatic organism cell lines to enable the production of cell-based seafood. We’re on a mission to empower humanity to eat sustainably without sacrifice. We believe the only way to change how the majority of the world eats meat and seafood is to create real seafood - the most delicious, healthiest seafood available - without the environmental and animal welfare consequences of traditional seafood.

We’re a venture-backed biotech startup located in Singapore where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate people are pioneering a sustainable food future that is attractive and accessible to people around the world. We are united by our collective drive to ask tough questions, take on challenging problems, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering to create a better future for humanity. At Umami Meats, you will be encouraged to dream big and will have the freedom to create, invent, and do the best, most impactful work of your career.

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Role Summary

Umami Meats is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Senior Scientist to be a founding member of our cell culture media team in Singapore.

As a Senior Scientist at Umami Meats, you will be a leader in our research lab, working to overcome a number of technical challenges to make this sustainable food future possible. One day, you will be working on primary cell culture, establishing optimal conditions for isolating and culturing cells from new species. Another day may see you using a variety of molecular techniques to characterize our more established cell cultures, optimizing the serum-free media for those cell lines, or developing immortal cell lines.

You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.

What You Will Do:

• Work directly with CEO and senior technical leadership to design cell culture and media development projects to achieve scientific milestones
• Develop, execute, and interpret high throughput screening assays (using statistical analysis and design of experiments, as appropriate)
• Develop and optimize novel food-grade media formulations
• Formulate optimal media for seed trains, proliferation, and differentiation of different cell types
• Continually improve our high throughput media screening pipeline
• Manage documentation of experimental procedures and data collection
• Analyze, synthesize, and present research data to the team and make recommendations to guide the direction of future research
• Contribute to foundational intellectual property through ideation, documentation, and experimental enablement of patent filings
• Manage and mentor team of highly motivated, passionate scientists

About You

• Above all, you’re mission-aligned: you want to apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanity. Whether you’re driven by animal welfare, environmental protection, ocean sustainability, climate change, or something else, we all bring different perspectives to our shared mission.
• You’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big picture.
• You’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindset.
• You strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performance.
• You’re kind, collaborative, and believe that you can learn something from everyone you encounter.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems.

In Return, We’ll Support You With:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A stock ownership plan available to every employee
• A safe, supportive, and collaborative environment that will challenge you to do your best work
• An open and adaptive workplace; you’ll have the freedom to define best approaches to solving problems, both technical and organizational, without legacy overhead
• Constant opportunity for growth, including biweekly 1-on-1s and mentorship from the leadership team
• Impactful work tackling one of the world’s most pressing problems

Selection Criteria:

Ultimately, this role will be shaped around the right candidate. If our mission speaks to you and you are driven to work on solving one of the most impactful problems facing our planet today, we want to talk!

Critical Skills and Background:

• PhD in Biology, Bioengineering, or a relevant life science/engineering discipline or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer specific scientific questions
• Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DoE) and/or statistical skills in data analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong command of the English language

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with marine animal (fish or invertebrate) cell culture is a significant advantage
• Experience working in high-throughput, multi-well plate formats for molecular biology or cell engineering/growth studies
• Experience in immunofluorescent cell assays, imaging, and analysis
• Experience with the design, scale-up, and use of large-scale bioreactors
• A track record of product or process development in a relevant area
• 5+ years of post-graduate/industry experience

At Umami Meats, we are building a more sustainable food future for everyone. To achieve our goal, we strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we aim to serve. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds - and the confluence of unique perspectives it creates - drives innovation and helps us avoid blind spots, and we are building a culture that reflects these beliefs.‍

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to mihir@umamimeats.com. We can’t wait to get to know you!

Umami Meats is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Senior Scientist to be a founding member of our cell line development team in Singapore.

As a Senior Scientist at Umami Meats, you will be a leader in our research lab, working to overcome a number of technical challenges to make this sustainable food future possible. One day, you will be working on primary cell culture, establishing optimal conditions for isolating and culturing cells from new species. Another day may see you using a variety of molecular techniques to characterize our more established cell cultures, optimizing the serum-free media for those cell lines, or developing immortal cell lines.

You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.

What You Will Do:

• Work directly with CEO and senior technical leadership to design marine animal cell culture and cell line engineering projects to achieve scientific milestones
• Cell culture on a range of somatic and stem cells from a wide range of (primarily marine) species
• Isolate somatic and stem cells from a variety of marine animals, and use techniques like flow cytometry/FACS to isolate specific subpopulations
• Maintain cells in culture, including passaging, routine media exchange, harvest, and sampling
• Differentiate aquatic animal stem cells into myocytes and adipocytes and optimize methods of inducing differentiation
• Explore and test a variety of genetic engineering methods to establish immortalized cell lines
• Characterize primary cultures and/or cell lines using various molecular techniques (i.e. immunochemistry, PCR, and other DNA/RNA/protein-based methods)
• Design and validate cellular and molecular quality control markers and techniques to satisfy internal and external (i.e. regulatory) requirements
• Manage documentation of experimental procedures and data collection
• Analyze, synthesize, and present research data to the team and make recommendations to guide the direction of future research
• Contribute to foundational intellectual property through ideation, documentation, and experimental enablement of patent filings
• Manage and mentor team of highly motivated, passionate scientists

About You

• Above all, you’re mission-aligned: you want to apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanity. Whether you’re driven by animal welfare, environmental protection, ocean sustainability, climate change, or something else, we all bring different perspectives to our shared mission.
• You’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big picture.
• You’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindset.
• You strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performance.
• You’re kind, collaborative, and believe that you can learn something from everyone you encounter.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems.

In Return, We’ll Support You With:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A stock ownership plan available to every employee
• A safe, supportive, and collaborative environment that will challenge you to do your best work
• An open and adaptive workplace; you’ll have the freedom to define best approaches to solving problems, both technical and organizational, without legacy overhead
• Constant opportunity for growth, including biweekly 1-on-1s and mentorship from the leadership team
• Impactful work tackling one of the world’s most pressing problems

Selection Criteria:

Ultimately, this role will be shaped around the right candidate. If our mission speaks to you and you are driven to work on solving one of the most impactful problems facing our planet today, we want to talk!

Critical Skills and Background:

• PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a relevant life science/engineering discipline or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience in culturing stem cells, including the isolation and maintenance of primary cells
• Experience in molecular biochemistry, immunofluorescence, and similar cell characterization techniques
• Hands-on experience using CRISPR/Cas9 for genome editing (yeast, CHO, mammalian cells, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to optimize genetic engineering protocols to increase efficiency, reduce turnaround time or reduce cost
• Strong background in molecular biology including PCR, DNA sequencing, molecular cloning techniques, Western blots, and other protein assays
• Strong quantitative skills in statistical analysis applied to biological systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer specific scientific questions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong command of the English language

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with marine animal (fish or invertebrate) cell culture is a significant advantage
• Experience working with and differentiating iPSCs, myosatellite cells, or similar
• Experience in flow cytometry and FACS
• Experience working in high-throughput, multi-well plate formats for molecular biology or cell engineering/growth studies
• Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DoE) and/or statistical skills in data analysis
• A track record of product or process development in a relevant area
• 5+ years of post-graduate/industry experience
• Background in cell biology, including cell cycle, proliferation, differentiation, and cellular adhesion
• Background in the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
• Previous experience in synthetic biology design, novel organisms, or cell control systems

At Umami Meats, we are building a more sustainable food future for everyone. To achieve our goal, we strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we aim to serve. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds - and the confluence of unique perspectives it creates - drives innovation and helps us avoid blind spots, and we are building a culture that reflects these beliefs.‍

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to mihir@umamimeats.com. We can’t wait to get to know you!

Bluu’s mission is to create delicious, healthy seafood directly from fish cells. We bring cell biotechnology and food technology together to make cultivated fish a reality. Our goal is to ensure that the seafood we know and love can be enjoyed for generations to come, without harming animals or our planet’s fragile ocean ecosystems. We know it is a daunting task, but are confident and ready to take the plunge together!

A fundamental step on the path to cultivated seafood is the development of cost-effective, animal-free, customized culture media for fish cell lines. To this end, we are looking for a full-time senior scientist to join our team of cell biologists and food technologists.

As Bluu’s first senior biochemist, you will be responsible for developing fish cell culture media that meets our technology’s needs while minimizing waste and cost through recycling strategies. You should be confident and comfortable with the high-dimensional nature of media development and its interplay with cell and nutritional goals. Our ideal candidate is passionate about both our mission and the scientific tasks at hand.
Now is a particularly exciting time to join Bluu, as you will be a foundational member of our core team. This presents a unique opportunity to shape the company’s future trajectory and expand your experience in the cultivated seafood research and industrial space. If you strive to work at the confluence of sustainability, biotechnology, and food innovation, Bluu is the place for you.

The position is based in Lübeck, Germany, with an option to work in Berlin in the future.

See all details here: https://www.bluu.bio/careers

The Research Operations Manager is an integral part of New Harvest’s International team and will be responsible for administering New Harvest’s Grant Management System (i.e. Survey Monkey Apply) and executing operations for our fellowship and other grant programs. The Research Operations Manager should have a familiarity with the field of cellular agriculture, as well as graduate student admissions and grant management experience.

This person will be responsible for managing, and monitoring systems for bookkeeping and budgeting, executing contracts, disbursing loans, and planning, scheduling, and documentation. The Research Operations Managers should take an intrapreneurial, human-centered, iterative approach to organizing and building capacity in New Harvest’s Research programs.

The position reports directly to the Research Program Director. The role is full-time and can be remote.

––About the Role

As a Bioprocess Engineer, you will support animal cell cultivation and bioprocess development under supervision for scaled manufacturing. As an integral member of the R&D group, you will collaborate with the members of the Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering, and Food Science groups. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge in bioprocessing technologies and experience in scaling up animal cell culture to support and help achieve Finless Food’s mission. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.

––Responsibilities

- Assist in implementing the bioprocess engineering systems that enable Finless Foods to commercialize its technology
- Scale growth of animal cell culture from benchtop and pilot-scale bioreactors toward industrial scales for manufacturing
- Assist in upstream bioprocess development and media optimization
- Define parameters to increase growth and production of cell cultures for scaled production
- Assist in evaluating and implementing new engineering technologies/systems for continual improvement
- Work with outside vendors and resources where appropriate and assist in external projects required to accomplish project goals
- Use the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) system for rigorous documentation of experimental procedures and data
- Contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections as appropriate as a subject matter expert representing our bioprocess
- Communicate effectively and present work related results to supervisor, project teams and all functional groups

–––About You

––Education & Experience

- BS with 2+ years of experience or MS in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnologies, biochemistry, life sciences or a closely related field
- Understanding of GMP and relevant ISOs desirable
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––Skills & Qualifications

- Experience in cultivating animal cell culture in adherent (e.g., 2D tissue culture) and non-adherent formats (e.g., shake and/or spinner flasks)
- Experience in operating various types and scales of bioreactors for bioprocess development and media optimization
- Experience in cell line development is desirable
- Experience in using a Design-of-Experiment (DOE) approach for bioprocess optimization of animal cell culture in a bioreactor system is a plus
- Experience in analytical data acquisition and analytical instrument maintenance
- Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Familiarity with G Suite/MS Office and an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) system is desirable
- Excellent organization and communication skills, written and oral in English
- Great team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
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–––Work Environment/ Physical Demands

This position involves working primarily in a laboratory setting. As such this position requires the ability to stand or sit at the bench, the ability to lift laboratory equipment up to 40 lbs, the use of standard laboratory equipment as well as computers and office equipment. The position requires communication with other individuals through a variety of methods.

Conceptualize, design, and conduct experiments aimed at enhancing the texture, taste, functionality and appearance of Mission Barns products

Design and conduct sensory studies around in-house and external products

Collect, analyze, synthesize, and present experimental and sensory study data

Maintain quality and food safety standards

Work closely with upper management to create and execute on strategic product development plans

Contingent on level of industrial experience and academic training, contribute toward management of food science and product development team members and activities

Contribute toward sourcing ingredients and creating relationships with ingredient suppliers

Contribute toward preparation of Mission Barns products for tastings

Enhance texture, functionality and appearance of Mission Barns product formulations

Design and conduct sensory studies around in-house and external products

Establish and maintain quality and food safety standards

Work closely with upper management to create strategic culinary plans, and then execute on these plans

Manage a team of product developers and food scientists

Source ingredients and create relationships with ingredient suppliers

Prepare Mission Barns products for tastings

Clara Foods is a San Francisco based company working towards a disruptive advance in the food ingredients business by creating a world leading fermentation & synthetic biology platform. We are manufacturing animal free proteins with novel functionalities. Following a successful Series B raise in 2019, and with major technology advancements in 2020, the organization is accelerating commercialization of the world’s first animal-free egg protein and expanding its research and development & manufacturing capabilities to support its product pipeline. The organization is working with industry collaborators to produce products with higher levels of protein and unique functionalities. Clara Foods has successfully commercialize its first animal free animal protein product produced by fermentation. The organization is looking for a Sr. Director of Process Development & Manufacturing, reporting directly to the CTO, to lead the process development group, scale-up and commercialization of their second & third protein product.

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Location: South San Francisco, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time

Role & Responsibilities:

• Successfully leading the development of novel protein products from lab to manufacturing through scale up processes from 40L, 400L to 50,000L.
• Lead and manage relationships with CMO partners whilst driving fermentation and downstream scale up and technology transfer projects effectively.
• Provide leadership and build a high-performance process and manufacturing organization, coordinating across the business bringing together: R&D, product, regulatory, commercial functions of the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance to the CTO’s office in matters related to technology due diligence and partnership development.
  

Requirements:

• Educational background in biochemical engineering or related field. PHD preferred.
• 10-15 years of technical experience with leading process development and manufacturing of novel protein and/or enzyme finished products.
• At least 7 years of direct supervisory experience in managing diverse bioprocess and operational staff in a fast-paced multi-product facility setting.
• Specific experience with the scale up and development of Yeast or Fungal based products.
• Significant direct experience in equipment design and specification and operation of downstream purification equipment such as TFF’s, centrifuges, spray dryers and other soli-liquid separators.
• Strong experience in developing techno-economic models for guiding and optimizing production processes COGS reduction plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for manufacturing food ingredients.
• Operational experience in managing bioprocessing facilities and/or facilities producing food grade ingredients and additives.
• Track record of leading projects and developing relationships with internal or external manufacturing operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Results orientated with a drive to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills to address diverse audience including C-Level
• Strong technical acumen
• Strategic thought leader who is action oriented and drives from the front.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deal well with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Energetic with a hands-on approach to management.  

What Clara can Offer:

• Generous benefits package; 100% medical, dental, and vision employee coverage, 401k matching, and stock

• Optional benefits; FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance

• Flexible PTO and 10 paid company holidays per year

• Free parking, unlimited gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga and fitness classes onsite

• Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee and tea

• Weekly virtual happy hours

• Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with CEO and leadership

• Close to South San Francisco BART and Cal Train stations, including free shuttle service

About Us

We are Future Fields, a group of Canadian innovators working to expand the reach of cellular agriculture into accessible consumer products. We are developing a cost-effective and scalable serum-free growth media for producing cellular agriculture products.

The culture at Future Fields is one of innovation and growth. We are continually learning and evolving. We focus on collaborative discussion and encouraging execution of new ideas and empower our team to do so.

We have an inclusive environment. Leave your ego at the door, as ego prevents learning, development and innovation. We are dedicated to taking risks and developing new ideas. We are believers in “failing forward” and leveraging our mistakes to help us grow. Future Fields believes that every employee is integral to the team and contributes to the success of the team as we build an entirely novel industry.

Role

Come and join our team at Future Fields! As a Senior Research Scientist,  Geneticist, you will have the opportunity to work on key projects relating to the development and production of custom chemically-defined cell growth  media. This includes optimization of growth factor  production, extraction, purification, and analysis.  You will also work on long-term projects related to expanding our growth factor library and custom  growth media development for the cellular agriculture industry.

What You Will Work On:

• Growth factor design and production
• Molecular cloning
• Expanding our genetic platform
• Optimizing expression of recombinant proteins  in our novel system
• Collaborating with the rest of the scientific  team to assess progress, determine next steps, and optimize our products and  process
• Writing standard operating procedures

Qualifications

PhD in genetics or related field. OR Masters with 2 years of research experience.

Bonus Points

Experience with protein purification. Experience with recombinant protein production.

Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals when working at FutureFields:

• Agility - The successful candidate will be able to work in short cycles, execute ideas and prototypes in short succession, and work on multiple shifting priorities.
• Collaboration - To be successful in the role, teamwork is required as there will be many moving parts to the operation.
• Mastery - We believe in lifelong learning. Employees should be constantly seeking to improve their core competencies and demonstrate passion for continual learning and development.
• Optimization - Successful candidates value working as a team to bounce ideas off of each other, build new ideas and create optimal solutions.
• Inquisitive - Successful candidates will ask questions and are open to learning new concepts, ideas, and strategies.
• Ownership - Successful candidates will take ownership of their work and are comfortable being autonomous.
• Vision - Successful candidates will share in the vision of the company: cellular agriculture will revolutionize global food systems.

Salary

Future Fields offers competitive compensation, plus vested stock options.

What we offer:

• Leadership and mentorship opportunities
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture
• Work in the state of the art TEC Centre Labs in downtown Edmonton.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting, please visit https://www.futurefields.io/careers.

This position is permanent full-time in Edmonton, AB, Canada. We welcome local applicants, as well as any Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible international applicants willing to relocate.  

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger, to increased disease risk and poor animal welfare.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. Please check out our U.S. affiliate’s website (gfi.org) and read the 2019 Year in Review (gfi.org/2019, in particular pages 10-11 on our Corporate Engagement work), to find out more about who we are and what we do.

We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for a Corporate Engagement Manager to join our team in Europe.

How You Will Make a Difference:

While many excellent alternative protein products and companies already exist, they still comprise a small percentage of the market share of conventional meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. The Corporate Engagement Manager will drive action to accelerate the growth of the alternative proteins sector in Europe.

You will focus on building relationships with major established companies, influencing them to invest in alternative proteins, stock more alternative protein products, and create new products in this space. As well as engaging with individual decision makers, including senior executives at C-suite level, you will also help to catalyse the sector at the ecosystem level. You could also explore the potential for engaging with entrepreneurs, start-ups and investors, if this proves to be a strategic area for maximum mission-impact.

For more information about this role, please take a look at the job brochure here: shorturl.at/kmsxH and the full job description here: https://www.gfi.org/affiliatejobs/gfieurope/cemgr

Bluu has one mission: to create the most delicious and healthy seafood made directly from fish cells. We are using advanced biotechnologies - bringing cell tech and food tech together - to make cultivated fish become a reality. We know it is a daunting task, but are confident and ready to take the plunge together! We want current generations to be able to enjoy great food products without harming animals and nature and aim at leaving this world in a state that‘s worth living on for following generations. We are therefore creating seafood that is the most delicious, nutritious and beloved food ever produced most efficiently.

A central part of getting there is to innovate cost-efficient, animal-free and customized media-formulations for our fish cells.

For this goal we are currently looking for a full-time senior scientist to join our team of Cell Biologists and Food Technologist. As Bluu’s first senior biochemist you will be designing the most suitable and cost-efficient fish cell media that can be used without animal-sera, and also develop concepts for waste reduction and recycling.

You are someone who is passionate about playing with a huge variety of different nutrients, growth factors and their specific concentrations, comparing the different fish physiologies to optimize medium requirements in a determined way?

Role:

We are seeking an individual with a deep understanding of cell biology and experience in tissue cultures and mammalian cell maintenance. You should have a PhD or Masters in Life Sciences, or equivalent years of experience in related fields. We expect you to have experience working with primary cells, myoblasts, or iPSC/ESCs, while experience in growth media optimisation and/or programming (e.g. R, Matlab, Python) is advantageous but not required.

Your main responsibilities will revolve around cell culture maintenance as well as building new systems and protocols for assessing cell growth characteristics for the optimisation of serum-free media formulations across multiple cells lines. You will also be developing systems to automate growth media development and to improve the throughput of screening assays. Essential lab maintenance and fundamental molecular biological work will be required to allow smooth day-to-day operations. Rigorous documentation of experimental procedures and data will be essential.

Our aim is to help the planet by unlocking the cultivated industry, so you must be motivated to do exactly this. Our culture is casual but the work is serious.