Location
San Leandro, CA | United States
Job description
About ZymoChem
ZymoChem is breakthrough science for a fossil-free future. We accelerate the transition to a real-zero economy by developing bio-based materials for everyday products. Our platform is powered by proprietary carbon conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while radically minimizing CO2 loss during the production phase.
ZymoChem has raised >$20 million to-date that includes funding from premier domestic & international venture capital firms, multiple government awards – most recently two ARPA-E awards – and partnerships with world-leading chemicals companies. With a plan to double our team in 2023, we seek candidates who are motivated by science & innovation and have a passion to push the boundaries of materials performance. We are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and relentlessly committed to creating a chemicals & materials industry in tune with the 21st century.
Our Mission : To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.
Our Vision : To live in a world in which the goods we depend on everyday are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed for a sustainable economy - without compromise.
Values : Lead with Compassion, Aspire Collectively, Evolve Continuously, Innovate with Impact, and Scale Sustainably
The Opportunity
ZymoChem is seeking a Polymer Chemistry Scientist to immediately join and contribute to the company’s R&D for the manufacturing of high-performance products. This position will lead the team focused on the production and characterization of polymeric materials as well as bench-level scale-up studies and materials engineering. The role will also coordinate with CMOs and other organizations to oversee outsourced efforts as well as pilot-level scale-up endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Leads the design, testing, characterization, and benchmarking of experiments and polymer products to optimize new approaches.
- Prepares, analyzes, and interprets data and clearly documents and maintains laboratory notebooks and computer documentation to collaborate with other R&D teams and management.
- Develops and troubleshoots technical projects, workflows, methods, and activities for ongoing improvement in performance, efficiencies, and production of polymeric materials through crosslinking at bench-level and support in scale-up efforts.
- Researches, reads, comprehends, and summarizes relevant scientific literature to support work, contribute to optimization of projects and to explore new technologies or strategies for improvement.
- Presents and conveys complex problems, results, and ideas in group and project meetings or with other internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinates with external collaborators, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth workflows and support manufacturing efforts and process scale-up campaigns.
- Assists with basic technical document revision.
- Supports the team and leadership for projects/publication/ patents.
- May mentor or train other personnel.
- Work in accordance with health and safety guidelines and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Requires MS or PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 1+ years of relevant lab/ industrial/ start-up experience being preferred. Relevant experience should align with department specific requirements.
- Demonstrated success working both individually and cross-disciplinary to balance multiple independent experiments/projects; previous mentoring experience is a plus.
- Effective multitasking and prioritization skills and an adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency
- Rigorous attention to details with experimental design, execution, noise/variability, reproducibility, and record keeping; and strong computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, etc.)
- Proficient in the writing of protocols, and in providing internal presentations.
- Ability to exercise judgment within specifically defined practices and procedures; guided decision making.
- Ability to incorporate safety concepts in processes and equipment design
- Must be able to move up to 25 pounds and move around the lab facility between multiple locations.
- Department specific requirements:
- Expertise in polymer synthesis & curing along with the production & processing handling of polymeric materials
- Experience in designing and carrying out bench-level and/or pilot-level scale-up of polymer production and processing
- Previous experiences with surface functionalization and/or modification is highly desirable
- Direct work with and exposure to R&D associated with bio-based polymers and/or water-soluble polymers; experience with microbial production of polymers is a plus
- Broad knowledge base of the state of the art and relevant IP landscape
Culture and Benefits
ZymoChem offers full-time employees a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company culture that’s collaborative, multidisciplinary, and committed to a big vision for positively impacting the world. We seek candidates who are motivated by our mission and are equally passionate toward pushing the boundaries to build a sustainable future. Located in the vibrant East Bay area of San Francisco, Gate 510 is a state-of-the-facility with many in-house and nearby amenities.
Full-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with:
- Competitive salary range is $96-150k depending on the level of experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes company stock options, 401(k) retirement plan (matching starting 1/1/24), medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage, and life and long-term disability insurance
- Additional benefits including FSA, commuter, and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible time off policy with 15 days paid Paid Time Off per year and 10 paid company holidays per year
- Relocation assistance may be agreed upon as well
If this opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your career aspirations, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume/CV and a cover letter through our website job posting.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. ZymoChem may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa immediately or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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