Strain Developer

AI + Biology for sustainable ingredients Join SilicoLife, a cutting-edge biotechnology company on a mission to harness the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. With over a decade of expertise and proprietary technologies, SilicoLife has been at the forefront of biotechnology innovation and is now poised to become a product-focused company in the high-growth supplements market. We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative full-time Strain Developer to engineer, optimize and characterize high-performing microbial strains to enhance productivity and drive biotechnological innovation. The ideal candidate combines a strong scientific foundation with creativity and a results-oriented mindset and will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the strain engineering laboratory. What’s the job? Work as part of our strain engineering team to deliver high-quality results in cell factory design and implementation projects using aerobic microbial host platforms (prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic) for new molecules. Establish and optimize transformation methodologies, including validation of genetic tools. Apply modular cloning and genome editing methods (e.g., CRISPR) to rapidly construct and test engineered strains. Integrate biosynthetic pathways and assess functional expression in target hosts. Collaborate closely with Bioanalysis, Strain Engineering, and Analytics to ensure a rapid transition of strains into process development. Document and communicate results clearly through lab notebooks, technical reports, and presentations. Develop suitable cultivation assays and analytical methods to assess the performance of the engineered strains. Ensure timely and efficient completion of projects while delivering exceptional results.