Alta Resource Technologies, Inc.

Alta Resource Technologies, Inc.

Scientist I/II, Strain Engineering

Boulder, CO · Mid

No sponsorship$82k-$120kDetected 7 days ago
Data ScienceSupply ChainBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyExperimental DesignCommunicationCritical ThinkingFermentation

About the role

  • Alta is seeking a motivated and skilled Scientist I/II in Strain Engineering to join our Applied Biology team.
  • This role will be responsible for applying principles of genetic engineering, molecular biology, and metabolic models to improve expression of target proteins from a Bacillus host.
  • This role will be a key contributor for both high-throughput screening and scale-up fermentation and will interface across teams for continuous and systematic improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute high-throughput screening assays to improve production hosts and architectures.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, protein engineers, and the bioproduction team to achieve rapid scale-up of candidates determined through reliable plate-based screening approaches.
  • The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to execute on multi-scale approaches to identify lead strains and expression conditions and develop robust protocols for transfer within internal and external groups.
  • We believe that varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our team and drive better outcomes for our clients and partners.

Requirements

  • PhD in Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related field with 1-3+ years additional field-specific experience.
  • Expertise in Bacillus biology and genetics.
  • Expertise in high-throughput molecular biology.
  • Experience with automated workflow development.
  • Experience with bioinformatics tools and sample management software.
  • 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.
  • The individual will join a group of collaborative scientists with diverse skill sets and must have strong communication and critical thinking skills with a rigorous approach to science.

Nice to have

  • Experience with metalloprotein biochemistry.
  • Experience with bioconjugate chemistry.
  • Experience with principles of protein production.
  • Proficiency in working with data science teams for scripting pipelines and bioinformatics.
  • Company Holidays
  • Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business.
  • Alta participates in e-Verify for all positions.

Skills

  • This mineral challenge represents a historic opportunity for technology development and value creation.
  • Alta is proud to be at the vanguard of this mega trend.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Compensation

  • The starting pay range for this position is $82,000 - $120,000, commensurate with educational background and work experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans (or equivalent)
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Benefits include:

Company info

  • Effectively communicate results with stakeholders across the company.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

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