Who is Recruiting from Scratch :
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.
Salary Range : $120K-180K + Equity
About Us :
Are you passionate about revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing through synthetic biology? Join a venture-backed startup breaking new ground in scalable, carbon-negative polymer production.
The Role :
You'll lead cutting-edge research in high-throughput enzymatic functionalization, with the freedom to design and develop novel technologies. Unlike typical industry positions, we actively support publishing and independent scientific pursuits.
Key Responsibilities :
- Spearhead automated microfluidics data creation pipeline
- Develop innovative high-throughput enzyme functional analysis methods
- Generate high-quality, reproducible data for ML model integration
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on large-scale proprietary datasets
Ideal Background
PhD in Biology, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or related fieldPublication record in microfluidics / high-throughput enzymatic assaysExperience with :Microfluidic protocols for enzyme functionalizationProtein expression (E. coli)Standard molecular biology techniques0-5 years post-PhD experienceWhat Sets You Apart
Track record of independent research leadershipAdaptability and problem-solving mindsetGenuine enthusiasm for synthetic biology and climate impactWe Offer
Competitive salary + equity (0.5-1.0%)Full health and dental benefitsRelocation assistanceGround-floor opportunity in climate techSupport for scientific publishing