About Us:
Culture’s mission is to engineer modern tools to create a world where bioprocess is never the bottleneck. Since our founding in 2016, our work has been to enable biotech and biopharma companies to accelerate the development of their therapeutic targets to get to the clinic – and potentially patients - faster and easier. In accomplishing that purpose, the team at Culture is just one step away from impacting patient well-being and positive health outcomes.
Culture’s first offering enabled biopharma, biotechnology, and synthetic biology companies to run their bioprocessing R&D in the cloud and we continue to innovate with both hardware and software into other areas with additional offerings.
The Opportunity:
Culture Biosciences is looking for a Bioprocess Associate (I or II). As a Bioprocess Associate you will be responsible for independently preparing, executing, assaying and monitoring reactor experiments to support various customers. Your role will involve working across departments to execute experiments and/or analyze data, ensuring compliance to documented protocols and customer requirements.
What you'll do:
- Independently execute reactor processes and or assays according to established protocols (experimental record, console, Asana) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare materials for the experiment following standard protocols.
- Take down experiments and clean as outlined in SOPs.
- Sample and/or analyze cultures at different time points using defined techniques and methods, such as cell counting, Cedex, HPLC or Spectroscopy.
- Actively support tech transfer experiments
- Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations during all aspects of the work
- Operate laboratory equipment, including bioreactors, assay instruments, safety hoods and other related instrumentation; perform routine maintenance/cleaning and calibration of equipment
- Follow good laboratory practices (GLP) and SOPs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Perform any quality control checks as outlined in the experimental record or SOP.
- Document all activities, including deviations, and maintain accurate records in compliance with company requirements.
About you:
- Bioprocess Associate I Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemical/chemical
- engineering, or a related field.
- Preferably 1-2 years experience, or academic experience in a laboratory setting
- Bioprocess Associate II Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemical/chemical engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of industry experience working hands on with microbial and/or mammalian bioreactors
Additional skills/experience required:
- Clear understanding of fermentation and/or cell culture principles, including microbial growth kinetics and/or clear understanding of assays or analytical principles.
- Proficient with bioreactors or assay/analytical equipment
- Proficient in aseptic technique
- Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Ability to write standard protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
In return, we offer a supportive environment. Our company values are:
- Lift others up. Because we all do better when we help each other succeed.
- Commitment to reliability. Our teammates and customers are counting on us.
- Think like an owner. Progress is driven by teams who care.
- Try new things. Big innovations start with small ideas and actions
Location & Schedule:
- This is an onsite position. We’re looking for someone based in the San Francisco Bay Area who is able to work in person at our office in South San Francisco at least 5 days per week.
- The shift for this role is Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-5pm
Base Salary Range:
Culture Biosciences's compensation package includes market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, and great benefits. Our expected salary range for this role is:
BA I - $33.65 - $37.98 per hour (non-exempt)
BA II - $80,000 - 90,000 (exempt)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA (prorated based on start-date)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Responsible Time Off (non-accrual based) policy, 10 paid company holidays and a week-long winter break
- 12 weeks of parental leave at full salary
- For onsite employees:
- Commuter benefits
- Access to on-site child care facility, subject to availability
- Free onsite breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and gym
Culture Biosciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We seek to build a company that promotes inclusion and expands the diversity of our industry as a whole. We encourage people with identities underrepresented in biotech and technology to apply.