Research Associate - Biotech jobs in Oakland, CA

At Microvi, we tackle some of the world’s most significant challenges—water
scarcity and pollution, wastewater treatment and reuse, and the production of renewable
fuels and chemicals. Our suite of technologies, developed using our proprietary MicroNiche
EngineeringTM platform, combines microbiology with materials science to provide cutting-
edge solutions with transformative market impacts.

We are seeking a Research Associate with experience in applied microbiology,
fermentation, and industrial or environmental bioconversion processes to join our fast-
paced, highly interdisciplinary team. At Microvi, you will be working with a wide diversity of
microorganisms at the heart of Microvi’s technologies. Success in this role will be
determined by the ability to manage a dynamic workflow, act on novel ideas with
impeccable attention to detail, take ownership for timelines, deliverables, goals, and
milestones, and uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism as an integral
part of our R&D team.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead or co-lead innovative research projects from the planning, design, and execution stages of bench-scale, pilot-scale, and

• Utilize detailed technical knowledge and expertise in the fields of microbial culturing, fermentation (bench and pilot scale),

• Coordinate with internal and external research teams in the definition, development, implementation, and planning of

• Use and develop kinetic models for solving complex, multi-disciplinary challenges in the course of technology R&D and

• Draft detailed technical reports, periodic updates, scientific manuscripts, and presentations for trade shows and

• Conduct both routine and novel analyses in the course of technology R&D including for raw materials, formulations, in-

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of a wet and analytical laboratory, including calibration and maintenance of lab

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Applied Microbiology; Fermentation, Environmental or Biological Engineering; or related field; Ph.D.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of industrial and/or environmental or applied microbiology. Industrial

• Familiarity with technology development and the management of innovative research projects

• Experience with aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culturing, growth, and analysis

Attributes

• Methodical with good attention to detail and exceptional documentation skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Capability to manage multiple work-flows and experiments simultaneously

• Ability to effectively work in cross-disciplinary teams

• Ability to give and receive feedback appropriately and implement feedback effectively

• Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative

• Availability to occasionally work over evenings and weekends if required by ongoing projects
  

Benefits

• Health insurance premium subsidy

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Pregnancy leave

Location – Hayward, CA – MUST RELOCATE, IF NEEDED, TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Please email your resume or CV to careers@microvi.com

Our team looks forward to reviewing your application!

About Microvi

Microvi is a green technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that delivers next-generation biotechnologies for the
water, wastewater and renewable chemical industries. Anchored by a market-driven R&D philosophy, Microvi turns early-stage
interdisciplinary research into smarter, smaller, faster and cleaner commercial products. Microvi offers commercial technologies
around the world to reduce waste, increase productivity and provide disruptive economics across the value chain. Learn more at
www.microvi.com.