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Company Overview: Biomason, Inc. is a pioneering company in the field of sustainable construction materials. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the way we build by harnessing the power of biotechnology.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist specializing in Microbiology to join our dynamic team developing bio-cementation processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in microbial physiology, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, or geomicrobiology, with a passion for exploring the interactions between microorganisms and their environments.

Responsibilities:

• Enrich and isolate microbes with targeted physiological traits from environmental samples.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments to understand microbial metabolism in liquid culture and in situ environments.
• Analyze subject organisms in the context of microbial communities using advanced molecular techniques such as metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and bioinformatics.
• Utilize classical and modern approaches to enumerate bacteria.
• Develop and optimize microbiological assays and protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in the field and apply innovative approaches to research projects.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including research and development departments and engineering teams.
• Communicate project status, scientific concepts, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Geomicrobiology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in microbial research, including molecular techniques, culturing, and bioinformatics.
• Experience with genetic manipulation of non-model bacteria, the physiology of spore-forming bacteria, and/or facultative anaerobes is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Competencies:

• Highly organized and possess excellent attention to detail.
• Creative, flexible, proactive, punctual, persistent.
• Self-driven with a track record of networking and successful project completion.
• Comfortable with a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
• An excellent communicator, including both written and oral.

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary for long periods of time, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.

Work Conditions:

• Typical lab environment.
• Exposure to odors and sounds.
• Working around heavy objects or machinery.