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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