Associate Scientist 3 Strain Performance Optimization Process Development and Engineering

The Process Development team is seeking an Associate Scientist 3 with experience designing and analyzing early-stage microbial fermentations for the production of small molecules. This individual should be well-versed in fermentation science and also microbial physiology, secondary metabolism and biosynthetic pathways. We are specifically seeking an energetic, creative, and highly self-motivated individual that enjoys challenges in fermentation development. The successful candidate will interact closely with other fermentation scientists and engineers, downstream chemists and engineers, and upstream molecular biologists.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze fermentation experiments to maximize understanding and performance of strains and meet project goals for yield, productivity, purity specifications, and other process parameters.
• Optimize fermentation processes to maximize performance at the manufacturing scale
• Support technology transfer of fermentation processes to the pilot plant and manufacturing sites around the globe
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders through meetings and clearly written emails, reports and presentations
• Collaborate with:
• Operations team and fellow process development scientists to ensure that experiments are designed and executed effectively
• Molecular biologists to understand the impact of genetic changes on strain performance
• Responsible for individual and co-worker safety and maintain safety as the highest priority by supporting and reinforcing procedures and policies

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Bio-Chemical Engineering/Microbiology/Biology/Food Science with at least 5 years of relevant experience or an MS with at least 1 years of experience.

• Experience designing and analyzing microbial fermentation experiments is required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are an essential characteristic of a successful candidate due to the highly collaborative nature of the position
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple projects
• Strong organization, problem solving, and quantitative analysis skills are critical
• Ability to deliver clear, compelling and effective technical presentations to colleagues and managers

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Embrace Amyris Core Values
• Adherence to Amyris Safety Policies and Procedures

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Our Story

It all began inside our Berkeley labs in 2003, where through biology and modern technology a plant-derived cure for malaria was created. Since then, over 120 million royalty-free treatments have been given, saving lives and communities. Inspired to keep positively changing the world through biotech, we turned to the ingredients people use on their bodies every day. And we asked how we could do better. Drawing on our rich history of science and sustainability, we create skincare products that are incredibly effective and safe without harming the environment. Because our standards for clean beauty are high—and our standards for ourselves are even higher.

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Amyris, a leader in industrial synthetic biology, uses its innovative bioscience solutions to achieve renewable products by converting plant sugars into hydrocarbon molecules. Amyris’ molecules are used in wide range of specialty & performance chemicals, flavors & fragrances and in applications ranging from cosmetics to biofuels. Learn more at www.amyris.com.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Amyris is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyris complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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