At Evolved By Nature we are creating new molecules for a healthier future. Evolved By Nature is a mission-driven organization that aims to generate novel molecules, bioharvested from natural renewable resources to create products that advance the health of people and the planet.

As part of the Evolved By Nature Research and Development team, we are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to contribute to work on our microbiology projects (QC and discovery) and protein biochemistry projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring bioburden of materials (bacteria and fungi cultures at BSL1/BSL2) and executing microbiology and protein biochemistry experiments and maintaining lab inventory and electronic laboratory notebook. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experts in the field and contribute to our mission of advancing biotechnology for a sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

● Growing bacteria and fungi in specialized media to monitor bioburden in various materials

● Working in BSL2 microbiology lab adhering to safety protocols

● Execute biochemical and microbiological experiments and procedures as instructed by the project leads.

● Maintenance and decontamination of lab equipment

● Maintenance and monitoring of laboratory chemical and consumables inventory and replenishing it

● Preparing solutions and cell culture media

● Labelling and proper disposal of hazardous materials

● Working in close collaboration with the team

● Prepare detailed reports to share during project team meetings and at group meetings

● Ensure accurate record keeping of all research work, generate progress reports and presentations in a timely manner

● Communication with external CROs as needed

Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in biology/cell biology/biochemistry or a related field with an emphasis in bacterial cell biology with 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a lab.
• Use good laboratory practices to ensure smooth and safe workflow
• Ability for basic troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and adherence to consistent work practices
• Ability to work unsupervised and closely with the team

Skills & Abilities:

Essential

● Experience in microbial culture techniques, focusing on bacteria and fungi

● Some technical foundation in protein chemistry/biochemistry lab processes

● Good communication skills with subject matter specialists and non-specialists

● Equally comfortable working independently and with a team

● Proficiency with Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) or Pages, Keynote and Numbers

Desirable

● Experience working in a microbiology QC laboratory

● Experience with GraphPad Prism, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, NCBI, RSCB

● Experience with microbial strain maintenance and genetic manipulation techniques

● Experience with protein expression systems/protein purification

● Familiarity with techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and enzymatic assays

● Knowledge of data analysis software or programming languages for data analysis

● Prior experience in maintaining laboratory inventory and ensuring efficient workflow

● Experience with electronic lab notebook

Evolved By Nature is a chemical technology company creating new molecules for a more sustainable future. We believe that the next generation of products will advance the health of people and the planet. We have developed molecules from our Activated Silk(tm) technology to create natural, higher performing ingredients that raise the quality and reduce the footprint of the products we need and love. Science meets commerce at our new home, a cutting-edge facility featuring state-of-the-art chemical laboratories, a contemporary wellness center, and creative marketing studio. To learn more about who we are, what we make, and where we work, visit www.evolvedbynature.com.