Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Principal, Sr. Scientist/Engineer in Microbial Fermentation at ALLY leads development and optimization of microbial fermentation and cell-free biocatalytic processes to advance enzyme production for sustainable alternative fuels.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and optimizing aerobic fermentation processes, managing media and process parameters, analyzing metabolites, collaborating with strain engineering, running DBTL cycles, investigating downstream enzyme recovery, transferring processes to manufacturing, mentoring junior staff, and managing projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, comprehensive medical benefits, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, and relocation assistance within the US.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related fields, with at least 3 years industry experience in strain and metabolic engineering for enzyme production, expertise in recombinant enzyme expression, bioreactor experiments, project management, and leadership experience.
Career development
The job offers growth in a fast-paced startup environment with opportunities to work with industry experts and contribute to cutting-edge biotech innovation in alternative fuels.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a collaborative, inclusive culture valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a team-oriented environment in a startup setting.
Company information
ALLY is a pioneering biotech startup focused on enzyme design for sustainable alternative fuel production, leveraging synthetic biology and fuel technology innovation.
Team overview
The candidate will work alongside top scientists and engineers, collaborating cross-functionally with the Strain Engineering and Evolution teams in a dynamic startup team environment.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite in San Diego, CA, requiring 5 days per week onsite work and up to 10% travel, with a BSL1 lab environment.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on cutting-edge enzyme engineering for alternative fuels, involvement in both lab-scale fermentation and cell-free biocatalysis, and leadership in a mission-driven startup environment.
Company overview
Ally Financial Inc. is a leading digital financial services company that offers a wide range of financial products including online banking, auto financing, mortgage services, and investment options. They generate revenue primarily through interest on loans, fees for services, and investment income. Founded in 1919 as GMAC, the company rebranded to Ally in 2010, emphasizing its commitment to digital innovation and customer-centric services. Ally is known for its user-friendly online platform and competitive rates, making it a significant player in the financial services industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight hands-on and leadership experience in aerobic microbial fermentation and cell-free biocatalysis process development, emphasizing recombinant enzyme production using defined media.
Focus on showcasing skills in optimizing media composition, feeding strategies, aeration, and contamination control, along with proficiency in analytical techniques like HPLC and GC for metabolite quantification.
Apply through multiple channels including ALLY's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application's reach and visibility for this principal scientist role.
Connect with professionals in ALLY's biotechnology or fermentation divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on recent company innovations in alternative fuels or asking about their experience with synthetic biology projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'microbial fermentation,' 'enzyme production,' 'biocatalysis,' 'DBTL cycles,' and 'process optimization' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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