Sr. Scientist/Engineer MSAT

over 2 years ago
Full time role
Emeryville, CA, US... more
Emeryville, CA, US... more

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Memphis Meats creates real, edible meat products from stem cells instead of living animals. At Memphis Meats, our mission is to ...

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Job Description

About us

At the forefront of farming and food, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) is innovating new ways to produce real meat, without the need to breed, feed and slaughter animals. Our process begins with an animal cell, which is cultivated and harvested as meat. Upside Foods is a mission-driven company focused on bringing to meat lovers an authentic product that is truly humane, sustainably produced, nutritious and delicious! We are now expanding our team of dedicated professionals across disciplines to make better meat for a better world.

About this job

The Sr. Scientist/Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Development, will support the development and scale-up of novel platforms for the cultivation of cell-based meat and be responsible for large scale bioprocess operations. We are searching for a person with both scientific and operational expertise, and is able to provide technical leadership. The ideal candidate would have a history of working with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement novel bioprocess methods and operating procedures, leading to manufacturing process transfer and support. In depth working knowledge of bioreactor vessel hardware, controller automation, data capture, and culture data analysis are critical for success. Strong experience with statistically driven design of experiments and data driven research strategy are a must. 

We are excited to bring on a self-starter who finds as much joy in the laboratory as they do at the desk to be part of our growing team.

Duties Include

  • Design, review, execute, and analyze process development experiments ranging from bench through pilot scale, leading to process transfer to commercial scale.
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of pilot scale bioreactors.
  • Participate in prototype development, installation and evaluation of new technologies.
  • Lead installation of new equipment and establish operating procedures.
  • Lead and mentor team members to accomplish project goals.
  • Manage schedule and priorities on a daily basis, while adhering to a timeline.
  • Summarize and synthesize experimental plans and results to their supervisor and the larger team in an organized, concise, and logical manner, both verbally and visually.
  • Coordinating research activities with other teams within the company.
  • Adhere and enforce good lab practices, including safety, cleanliness, and waste handling; takes immediate action to correct any potential safety issues.

About You

  • A total of 8+ years of experience in cell culture bioprocess development and process transfer across size scales in academic and industry settings.
  • Experienced with development of new bioprocess, and process transfer to production.
  • Detail-oriented and well-organized.
  • Excellent critical thinker.
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ability to relate with people at all levels within an organization, including diverse cultures.
  • Comfortable working in, and leading in a team based environment.
  • Comfortable presenting in front of large groups consisting of peers and/or management.
  • Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends when needed.
  • Experienced in statistical design of experiments.

UPSIDE Benefits!

  • Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical, dental, vision)
  • Unlimited PTO / 3 Weeks PTO Accrued Annually
  • DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Council and People Engagement Programs
  • Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities

 

UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.

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