Intern - Microbial Engineering 2021

About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on OneZero or CNN.

Position: Intern - Microbial Engineering, Boston MA

Our team at Pivot Bio located at Boston Tufts Launchpad BioLabs is looking for a team member who wants to bring agricultural innovations by realizing the potentials of soil microbes. The position will work with diverse soil microbes and build genetic tools to better understand them and develop genetic systems that are optimized for function in the field. This position presents unique opportunities to learn cutting-edge molecular techniques in synthetic biology and to implement innovative ideas for environmentally sustainable agricultural practices in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and metabolically engineer diverse microbes based on a genome-wide analysis.  
• Develop genetic tools to optimize the microbial performance in the rhizosphere. 
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues in varied scientific and technical roles. 
• Organize and document experiments and data analysis in a timely manner. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline, such as microbiology, plant biology, genetic engineering, synthetic biology, systems biology and or equivalent.
• Experience with microbial metabolism. 
• Experience with genetic circuit design.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively perform tasks as directed by supervisor or according to an SOP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to gain professional experience in a progressive company
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team