Research Associate II – Metabolic Engineering

Responsibilities

• Engineer yeast hosts to produce valuable small molecules
• Perform standard metabolic engineering techniques including PCR, DNA extraction, plasmid cloning, gel electrophoresis, transformation, and DNA sequencing
• Design and construct strains under scientific guidance
• Maintain detailed lab records and comprehensive inventories of DNA parts and strains
• Assist in continuous workflow optimizations to improve efficiency
• Review and analyze data to design follow-up experiments
• Collaborate with small-scale and fermentation teams to advance strains and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of experience; OR Associates Degree + 4 years of experience; OR HS Diploma/GED + 6 years of experience
• Experience in genetic editing in yeast (e.g., Saccharomyces, Yarrowia, or Pichia) highly preferred
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques: PCR, DNA extraction, plasmid cloning, gel electrophoresis, transformation, and DNA sequencing
• Familiarity with DNA analysis software (e.g., Geneious) and electronic notebooks (e.g., Benchling)
• Ability to work with biohazardous agents (up to BSL2)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metabolic pathway engineering

About the Company

Debut is an unconventional innovation lab spearheading the next generation of big business through a scalable, integrated, climate-positive creation model powered by biotechnology.