Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, Fermentation

Location

Alameda, CA | United States

Job description

Apertor Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in November 2020 and will bring new therapies to patients by engineering molecular glues using synthetic biology. We apply a world-class synthetic biology platform using non-model organisms, a deep knowledge of natural products relevant to human health, and a computational pipeline enabled by structure-guided design. The result is a first-in-class approach to solving important pharmacological problems and delivering new, high-value treatment options for patients.

Apertor Pharmaceuticals is seeking a talented Fermentation Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be well-versed in cultivation and fermentation of non-model microbes. We are specifically seeking self-motivated, results-oriented individuals that enjoy wrangling difficult organisms as well as complex natural products while interacting closely with other scientists in a fast-moving startup environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, execute and troubleshoot benchtop scale fermentation with non-model microbes
• Perform extraction of fermentation products
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedure and data

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or B.S. in related field with at least 7 years (for B.S.) or 4 years (for M.S.) of relevant industrial experience

Desired Qualifications

• Hands on experience with non-model organism fermentation, preferably filamentous bacteria
• Aseptic technique
• Strong understanding of microbial physiology and central metabolism
• Experience with extraction and purification of fermentation products
• Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or Synthetic Biology experience is a plus

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