Visolis Bio is a bioengineering company that uses synthetic biology to manufacture high performance materials.

Its systems approach, integrates innovations in synthetic biology, chemical catalysis and process scale-up to enable new bio-based manufacturing platforms. Its unique bio-based process enables us to achieve true carbon negative chemical synthesis.

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Job DescriptionThe Scientist on the Bioengineering team will be responsible for leading activities in the bioengineering, fermentation and process development areas. Specifically, the person in this position will contribute to the development of production process and strain development strategies through the operation of lab-scale bioreactors to quantitatively characterize biocatalysts for the production of renewable chemicals. The person will work closely with engineering, molecular biology and analytical teams to increase the yield and productivity of the biocatalysts. The scientist will promote a strong health, safety and environment culture on site and within the team.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li> Independently develop overarching approach strategies to basic research problems; apply appropriate tactics and methodologies to execute the overarching strategy, extract key concepts from current and relevant scientific articles pertaining to the execution of broad research aims.</li><li> Plan, assign, and direct the work of supporting researchers, advising them on problems which they are unable to solve, and take responsibility for the supervision, and training of Research Associates, Laboratory Assistants, and Interns.</li><li> Contribute original ideas of major methodological significance to the execution of laboratory and/or field phases of research.</li><li> Exercise judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in making decisions.</li><li> Frequently contribute (a) original ideas of major importance in the execution of laboratory and/or field phases of research and (b) accurately interpret data yielded by new/original method(s) used or developed in the course of laboratory and/or field phases of research to identify and execute on pivotal decisions.</li><li> Communicate effectively with research, business, marketing, and manufacturing teams</li><li> Initiate conversations within the research team to discuss project progress</li><li> Ensure that all research staff are informed about their project-related duties and investigational agents</li></ul><ul> <li>Perform DNA engineering activities including standard molecular biology enzymatic reactions, PCR, qPCR, DNA cloning and sub-cloning, site specific mutagenesis, synthetic biology, and sequencing.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul> <li>PhD degrees in the field of life sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, genetics, bio-engineering, bioinformatics, etc.).</li> <li>Demonstration of success in graduate school (e.g., high quality publications).</li> <li>Flexibility in working schedule to accommodate experimental needs.</li> <li>Ability to lift approximately 10-20 kg routinely.</li> <li>Eligibility to work in the US (no visa sponsorship/transfer).</li></ul>

Scientist, Bioengineering

Job DescriptionThe Research Associate in Fermentation Development will be responsible for providing support activities in the fermentation and process development areas. Specifically, the person in this position will contribute to the development of production process and strain development strategies through the operation of lab-scale bioreactors to quantitatively characterize biocatalysts for the production of renewable chemicals. The person will work closely with engineering, molecular biology and analytical teams to increase the yield and productivity of the biocatalysts. The scientist will promote a strong health, safety and environment culture on site and within the team.Primary Responsibilities<ul> <li>Prepare and maintain microbial stock cultures and inocula.</li> <li>Operate and maintain lab-scale fermentors.</li> <li>Process monitoring and control.</li> <li>Collect and process samples for analytes of interest.</li> <li>Analyze and report data to enable appropriate interpretation and follow up experiments.</li> <li>Identify and report opportunities for improvement and assist to implement as needed.</li> <li>Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.</li> <li>Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.</li> <li>Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time.</li></ul>Job QualificationsMinimum Qualifications <ul> <li>B.S. in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.</li> <li>Competent in benchtop microbiology, aseptic technique, plating, transfer &amp; culture maintenance.</li> <li>Flexibility in working schedule to accommodate experimental needs.</li> <li>Ability to lift approximately 10-20 kg routinely.</li> <li>Eligibility to work in the US (no visa sponsorship/transfer).</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Industrial microbiology experience, including process development for bacterial/yeast processes.</li> <li>Working knowledge of lab-scale fermenter operation.</li> <li>Familiar with HPLC analysis.</li> <li>Strong computer and analytical skills, statistical analysis and reporting experience.</li></ul>

Research Associate, Bioprocessing

Job DescriptionThe Process Engineer with our Downstream Processing team will be responsible for providing support activities in the catalysis and process development areas. Specifically, the person in this position will contribute to the development of the production process and catalyst development strategies through the operation of lab-scale reactors to quantitatively characterize catalysts for the production of renewable chemicals. The person will work closely with engineering, molecular biology and analytical teams to increase the yield and productivity of the processes. The scientist will promote a strong health, safety and environment culture on site and within the team. Primary Responsibilities <ul> <li>Assist in the scale up of Visolis' patented processes to make a range of bio-based chemical products.</li> <li>Design experiments to test catalysts.</li> <li>Perform various unit operations and different purification/separation processes.</li> <li>Run analytical instruments for quantification. </li> <li>Collect and process samples for products of interest.</li> <li>Analyze and report data to enable appropriate interpretation and follow up experiments.</li> <li>Identify and report opportunities for improvement and assist to implement as needed.</li> <li>Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.</li> <li>Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.</li> <li>Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time.</li></ul>Job QualificationsMinimum Qualifications<ul> <li>B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Flexibility in working schedule to accommodate experimental needs.</li> <li>Ability to lift approximately 10-20 kg routinely.</li> <li>Eligibility to work in the US (no visa sponsorship/transfer).</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Industrial engineering experience, including process development for chemical production processes.</li> <li>Familiar with HPLC analysis.</li> <li>Strong computer and analytical skills, statistical analysis and reporting experience.</li></ul>

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Scientist, Bioengineering

Scientist, Bioengineering

Research Associate, Bioprocessing

Research Associate, Bioprocessing

Process Engineer, Downstream Processing

Process Engineer, Downstream Processing

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