Fermentation Research Associate II/III at Aralez Bio in Berkeley, CA

Summary: Aralez Bio is a company dedicated to improving human life through synthetic biology by producing noncanonical amino acids for revolutionary products. The Fermentation Research Associate II/III will support enzyme production fermentations at various scales, assist in process optimization, and manage inventory and procurement for fermentation operations. Responsibilities: - Support Bench-Scale Operations: Assist with building tanks and running fermentations to maintain high-cadence enzyme production - Sampling & Analysis: Take and analyze samples throughout fermentation runs to optimize processes and ensure process control - Cell Banking: Make and maintain high-quality cell banks for production - Inventory Management: Track inventory including cell pellets, cell banks, consumables, and raw materials to ensure uninterrupted operations - Procurement: Manage the ordering of fermentation raw materials and supplies - Cross-Functional Support: Assist upstream and downstream processing at the pilot scale as needed - Equipment Maintenance: Assist with routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to increase operational robustness Required Qualifications: - Hands-on laboratory experience in a microbiology or bioprocess setting - Fundamental understanding of aseptic technique and microbial fermentation - Experience with bioreactor assembly and operation (bench scale) - Strong organizational skills for tracking samples, inventory, and data - BS with 1-4 years of industry experience or MS with 0-1 years of experience in Bioengineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - Operation of DasGip or similar parallel bioreactor systems - Pilot-scale USP/DSP operations Required Skills: Microbiology laboratory techniques, Bioprocess laboratory techniques, Aseptic technique, Microbial fermentation, Bioreactor assembly, operation, Sample analysis, Cell banking, Inventory management, DasGip, similar parallel bioreactor systems, Pilot-scale upstream processing, Pilot-scale downstream processing Benefits: Medical / dental / vision insurance coverage, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, Paid time off, Weekly catered lunch, Professional Development opportunities, Annual company retreat