Assistant Research Scientist, Bioprocessing & Formulation

About the Company

ProFarm is an agricultural technology company on a mission to improve the food we eat in a way that benefits the grower, the consumer, and the entire industry. Headquartered in Davis, California, we deliver field-proven, biological solutions for pest management and plant health.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize work areas and equipment
• Store supplies and distribute items throughout the lab
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and supplies
• Prepare media and other solutions
• Prepare equipment for upcoming experiments
• Maintain written batch records
• Perform measurements on fermentation and formulation samples
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs

Requirements

• B.S. in biological science or engineering
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 2-4 hours at a time
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions

Benefits

• Health plan including medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending account for dependent care and/or medical expenses