Alta Resource Technologies, Inc.

Principal Scientist, Protein Engineering

Boulder, CO · Principal

No sponsorship$130k-$170kDetected 7 days ago

Data AnalysisData ScienceSupply ChainMolecular BiologyExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingFermentation

About the role

About Alta Alta Resource Technologies (Alta) is a next generation mining company that uses synthetic biology to separate critical minerals from conventional and unconventional resources, including e-waste.
The exponential growth of new tech industries, as well as the information technology sector, are driving historic growth in mineral demand and stressing existing supply streams.
Meeting new demand, diversifying the supply chain, and producing minerals in a more sustainable manner requires the rapid development, deployment and scaling of new technologies.

Develop and optimize high throughput protein engineering workflows
Establish construct design and cloning workflows that enable high-throughput and multiplexed approaches for protein variant testing and selections.
Develop high-throughput variant libraries for improving strain and protein performance including optimizing for protein production, affinity, specificity, and stability.
Develop and implement automation and experimental strategies to support high-throughput and library-scale directed evolution campaigns.
Collaborate with the team to develop end-to-end processes designed for workflow efficiency.
Develop and implement scale-up protein production workflows
Apply data analysis from directed evolution campaigns to inform scale-up production of lead protein candidates.
Design and implement protein production improvements to achieve round-over-round improvement.
Develop talent through team building and project execution.
We believe that varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our team and drive better outcomes for our clients and partners.

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field with 10+ years of industry experience.
Expertise in high-throughput molecular biology approaches and library-scale workflows.
Experience in microbial bioproduction.
Deep knowledge of classic and state-of-the-art molecular biology and multiplex library-scale approaches to directed evolution campaigns.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within different teams.
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Experience with metalloprotein biochemistry.
Experience with bioconjugate chemistry.
Experience with fermentation and down-stream processing.
Proficiency in working with data science teams for scripting pipelines and bioinformatics.
A mission-driven, high-trust team operating at the intersection of innovation, national security, and sustainability.

The starting pay range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 and is commensurate with educational background and work experience.

Compensation & Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 and is commensurate with educational background and work experience.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision plans (or equivalent)
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave

Alta Resource Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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