Fork & Good is developing a new approach to growing meat without livestock. Our approach addresses critical food safety issues, cuts out the immense resources needed for livestock, and avoids animal slaughter. We are using innovative cell culture technologies to grow cells for products that have the meat flavor we crave and the key nutrients we need. We have 80+ years of combined experience in food business and science, developed one of the first prototypes of cultured meat in 2011, and were the first team to secure intellectual property (i.e. patents) in the space in the US. Learn more about us at www.forkandgood.com.
We are looking for an energetic, adaptable person who is excited by the opportunity to engage in cutting edge science and technology applied to a critical field. In this role, this person will lead efforts to further develop the technology at Fork & Good. Candidates will be expected to lead and execute projects geared towards innovating and exploring new research goals.
The successful candidate will have:
Master’s degree with +2-3y of experience or PhD with +0-1y experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell line and/or cell culture media development using gene editing technology. Experience with clone screening and growth assays.
Hands on experience with molecular techniques including cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, ELISA, western blotting, immunofluorescence etc.
Self-motivated, scientifically rigorous and independent with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with multidisciplinary teams and flexibility towards changing research priorities.
Primary responsibilities:
Design and execute experiments for cell line, media and analytical assay development to achieve primary research goals of the company.
Screen clonal lines and perform molecular and phenotypic characterization for growth of cells in 2D/3D.
Design and perform experiments to optimize media and supplements tailored to specific metabolic needs of cells in bioreactors.
Analyze experimental data using statistical software (e.g., R, Prism).
Maintain detailed records of work and timely documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
Author and review SOP’s or other related documentation.
Provide support for cGMP manufacturing runs as needed.
Manage timelines to deliver results in accordance with company goals, communicate effectively and collaborate across teams.
Compensation:
Title, competitive salary, and stock options commensurate with experience
Full benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
Option to contribute to 401(k)
Fork & Good is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
