Assistant Professor in Synthetic Biology

2 weeks ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Willow Biosciences Full time

About Us

We are a leading synthetic biology company that develops innovative biobased processes for the production of pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and consumer care ingredients. Our mission is to create sustainable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that transform the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to the metabolic engineering of biosynthetic pathways in microorganisms, particularly yeast. This role involves high throughput screening, assay development, and automation workflows. As a key member of our team, you will work under the guidance of scientists to develop biological assays for analytical detection and quantification of molecules of interest.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operating liquid handling robots and performing biochemical assays
  • Assisting in the design of experiments, creating and optimizing protocols, collecting and processing data
  • Participating in a rapid Design/Build/Test/Learn cycle with other lab scientists to meet company goals/milestones

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
  • 1-3 years' experience in a high throughput environment working with quantitative analytical techniques and operating lab automation equipment
  • Experience working with yeast and E. coli preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, vacation time, life insurance, and 401k matching.

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