Research and Development Chemist, Biocatalysis Expert

4 days ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Willow Biosciences Full time
Biocatalysis Expert Wanted Research and Development Chemist, Biocatalysis Expert

About Us

We are a leading-edge biotechnology company focusing on the development of eco-friendly, bio-based solutions for high-purity compounds.

Mission, Vision, and Values: At Willow Biosciences, we aim to revolutionize the industry by offering innovative, sustainable alternatives to traditional methods.

Position: We seek an experienced Research and Development Chemist, Biocatalysis Expert to lead our efforts in designing and optimizing biocatalytic and bioconversion processes for manufacturing high-value ingredients.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine biocatalytic and bioconversion reactions at bench scale
  • Create efficient, scalable bio-based processes for both bioconversion and isolation and purification steps
  • Collaborate with assay team to implement designed processes in high-throughput screening and evaluate engineered enzymes and strains at bench scale
  • Offer expert recommendations for enzyme and strain engineering and fermentation process decisions
  • Characterize biosynthetically derived molecules structurally and assess their purity
  • Validate chemical processes leading to pharmaceutical intermediates, APIs, and other value-added chemical products
  • Synthesize organic substrates, intermediates, and products as necessary
  • Use analytical techniques as required
  • Ensure proper record-keeping and data analysis
  • Document chemical processes for tech transfer
  • Partner with manufacturing teams for process scaling
  • Communicate complex ideas to various stakeholders effectively
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to improve project outcomes
  • Mentor junior colleagues and guide them

Annual Salary: $140,000 - $200,000

Our Benefits:

  • We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and opportunities for career advancement


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