OliveBio - Molecular Biologist
Torrance, CA, USA
Job Type
Full-time job
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Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to yuliana@olivebio.com
About the Role
This is a full-time position based in Torrance, CA, with some flexibility to choose your own hours.
Salary range: $70-90K, depending on experience. Includes health insurance.
The ideal candidate would be a skilled scientist with experience in genetic engineering, fermentation and microbiology and an interest in working on sustainability-oriented projects, specifically in the field of bioplastics. Bioplastics production is a rapidly evolving field and we are looking for someone who is keeping up with recent trends in the field and is not afraid to try new things in the lab.
Required: Masters or PhD in the field of Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology
Required: theoretical understanding and practical experience with genetic engineering techniques
Preferred: Practical experience in microbiology and fermentation
Preferred: Biomanufacturing/bioprocessing experience
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About the Company
OliveBio is an early-stage biotech startup based in Torrance, CA. Our goal is ambitious, yet simple - to make biodegradable bioplastics an economically viable substitute for petrochemical plastics. While there are multiple types of bioplastics already available, what is preventing their widespread adoption is the cost barrier posed by traditional plastics. We are focused on developing new synthesis methods for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) that will overcome economic obstacles to scalability.