Research Associate - Downstream Purification / Process Development

We are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success : https : / / www.plantiblefoods.com /

How you will contribute :

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Research Associate (SRA) Downstream Process Development with theoretical knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry and good understanding of chemical engineering / bioprocessing principles. Hands-on lab experience with various unit operations like centrifugation, filtration and protein analysis methods. This individual will develop and execute lab experiments to improve downstream processes using thorough data analysis and working collaboratively with our team of RA’s, Scientists and Engineers. The individual will have the opportunity to make an immediate and sustainable impact in the development of the company.

What you will be working on :

• Development and implementation of innovative processing methods to produce, purify, and characterize novel plant protein ingredients.
• Perform standard protein characterization assays.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve the quality and quantity of our plant protein and any related coproducts.
• Development of protein production protocols geared towards high quality, robust and cost- effective extraction of plant-based proteins.
• Bioanalytical characterization and method development (chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.) to assess our protein product at various stages during our process.
• Bioprocess development of unit operations from laboratory scale to commercial scale to include centrifugation, lysis / homogenization, separation and filtration, drying and chromatography.
• Ability to travel up to 20-40%

What you bring to Plantible :

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!

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