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Scientist/Senior Scientist, Microfluidics

Birch Biosciences LogoBirch Biosciences


Date Posted

27 Jan, 2023

Salary Offered

Not Specified

Job Type

Full Time

Experience Required

No experience required

Remote Work

No

Stock Options

No

Vacancies

1 available


Today, only 9% of plastic is recycled, and plastic demand is expected to triple by 2050, so our plastic problem is only going to get worse unless we do something about it.

Birch Biosciences is a startup company based in Portland, Oregon that engineers enzymes for plastic recycling using synthetic biology and machine learning. Engineered enzymes act as “molecular scissors” to break down plastic polymers in a high yield, circular process that enables manufacture of high quality, 100% recycled plastic products. Our bio-enzymatic recycling process is low cost, high yield, and reduces CO2 emissions by > 50%. 

We’re worried about climate change, and are building a team of individuals who share our passion for solving this problem through close collaboration and a sense of urgency.    We’re building a different kind of company, where employees think like owners, act with authority, and collaborate closely with one another.

We are seeking a motivated Scientist to join our growing Microfluidics team.  In this role, you will play a key part in the development and optimization of our core technology at Birch which will allow us to make a significant impact on plastic recycling and climate change.  You will apply your expertise in droplet microfluidics and assay development to enhance the screening throughput of our proprietary technology.  If you are a self-starter who is interested in helping to build a company from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop high-throughput reporter assays to quantify enzyme-mediated plastic depolymerization rates
  • Develop single cell microencapsulation strategies to enable high-throughput genotype screening
  • Develop microencapsulation and assay strategies for phenotypic and genotypic screening of environmental microbial microbiomes
  • Perform diagnostic protein expression and biochemical characterization assays
  • Experience with plate reader, HPLC and related analytical assays to characterize proteins of interest

Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Bioengineering or a related field
  • 2+ years of laboratory experience directly related to droplet microfluidics
  • 2+ years of droplet assay development experience
  • 2+ years of experience building high throughput methods for screening
  • 2+ years of biochemistry experience; must have an understanding of the complexity of biological systems
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for solving hard technical problems

Nice-to-haves (but not required):

  • Experience with NGS
  • Understanding of analytical chemistry and hands on experience with analytical instrumentation
  • Understanding of bioprocessing and fermentation scale up
  • Passion for laboratory organization and management

Compensation and benefits at Birch Biosciences include:

  • Base Salary and Equity
  • Paid time off, plus 7 federal holidays of your choice
  • Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% match

 

Birch Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workspace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

 

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

 

 

Birch Biosciences

 

About Birch Biosciences

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We recycle plastic using engineered enzymes

Company Size: 6 - 10 People
Year Founded: 2021
Country: United States

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