Genomics Scientist, Strain Engineering
Do you have a passion for using biotechnology to build sustainable new sources of animal-free protein? Do you want to join a new community of entrepreneurs, activists and scientists who recognize that the decades old factory farm model cannot sustain the dietary needs of 7 billion people? Then we are looking for you. You will love our mission of using innovative robotics and synthetic DNA technology to create novel sources of protein for human nutrition.
As a Scientist in the Strain Engineering team, you will apply cutting edge Omics tools to provide insights into Clara’s strains and bioprocesses. You will also work with the Strain and Process teams in areas such as QA/QC of strains, and strain identification and genotyping.
Reports To: VP, Technology
Skills and Experience
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, bio-engineering or similar program with 0 to 2 years’ industrial work experience, OR B.S. with 5 to 10 years’ experience
- Experienced in NGS workflows and Omics data analysis
- Experience with Minion from Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a strong plus
- Strong expertise in using standard DNA-based techniques for genotyping and identifying strains
- Skilled at using and maintaining databases
- Experience with basic microbiology is a strong plus
- Self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and general communication skills
- Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team, passionate about changing the world of food
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Clara Foods
Role and responsibilities
As a key member of the Strain Engineering team, you will;
- Execute genome and transcriptome analyses using NGS tools
- Strain identification using genomic DNA markers
- Work alongside creative, innovative scientists
- Maintain Strain database using Benchling
- Present results in team meetings
- Document results and report to team members
What Clara can offer:
- Generous benefits package; medical, dental, vision, 401k, One Medical membership, commuter benefits, free parking onsite, life insurance, pet insurance, and more
- Unlimited paid time off and 10 paid company holidays per year
- Free newly renovated gym and yoga classes onsite
- Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, local coffees, variety of snacks and teas
- Weekly happy hours/day time events and quarterly company outings
- Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with CEO and leadership
About Clara Foods™:
Clara Foods™ is reimagining egg production. We join a new generation of entrepreneurs, activists and scientists who recognize that the decades-old factory farm model cannot sustain the dietary needs of 7 billion people and counting - and that technology may hold a solution. As much as the growing market demands for egg production exert pressure on hatcheries to improve their efficiencies and outputs, there is also growing public distaste for the environmental, animal welfare, and health compromises of industrial-scale egg production. Clara Foods™ aims to subvert this moral and economic deadlock by taking the chicken out of the equation. We’re bringing an egg white to the table that is produced completely animal-free, uses less land and water inputs, while matching the taste, nutritional value, and unique culinary properties of hen-borne egg whites.