Posted on: 13 May 2022
Huue uses biotechnology to create the world’s most sustainable dyes for the industries that are shaping the future of Earth. Our first mission: indigo blue for denim makers.
Based on UC Berkeley-invented bioengineering research, we've been supported by world class investors and institutions in our space including IndieBio, Fashion for Good, and Melinda Gates' Female Founders Competition. We value putting people first and doing good in the world.
Huue is a Melinda Gates-backed synthetic biology company creating the next generation of colors for the industries – food, cosmetics, textiles – that are integral to a sustainable future, starting with the indigo for dyeing your jeans. We’re growing our team with scientists excited about building something new, bringing our novel non-toxic dyes to scale, and disrupting an industry. As an early-stage company, we have a fast-paced environment, and we move quickly to build the company and bring our product to market. Each team member plays a critical role in our development. As a Fermentation Research Associate, you will be developing a robust fermentation process for small molecule dye products.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the fermentation team to design and carry out fermentation experiments in shake flasks and bioreactors.
- Prepare media and stock solutions for fermentation experiments.
- Set up, operate, sample, and tear down bench-scale reactors.
- Gather and analyze on-line and off-line data and prepare batch reports.
- Participate in lab-scale production runs.
- Identify contamination and design measures to avoid it.
- Keep organized and detailed documentation throughout the experimental process. Develop SOPs for documentation and knowledge transfer.
- Present data to and communicate effectively with other team members.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in chemical engineering, chemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, microbiology or other related fields preferred.
- Biology/biochemistry lab experience.
- Strong understanding of sterile techniques.
- Experience with lab-scale bioreactors preferred.
- Able to occasionally work off hours or weekends.
- Detail-oriented, keeps thorough and accurate documentation.
- Clear and proactive communicator, written and verbal.
- Creative problem solver.
Fit:
- Excited about building early-stage startups in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
- Mission-driven and passionate about sustainability
- Willing to wear many hats and be up for any challenge
- Proactive and interested in a high degree of project ownership
- Actively contributes to an inclusive, supportive team culture