Microbiological Scientist

Microbiological Scientist Haverhill, England

BravelyCultured
Full Time Haverhill, England 25000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

BravelyCultured, a Cambridge-based start-up backed by Carbon13 investment, is looking for a Microbiological Scientist to join our research team in Haverhill, Suffolk. At the core of BravelyCultured's mission is a dedication to sustainability in food systems, which drives our efforts to revolutionise the precision fermentation industry. Our primary objective is to reduce the costs of precision fermentation, making this technique economically viable for food production. As a Microbiological Scientist, you will work alongside the founding team on our protein production platform that uses seaweed and seawater as primary feedstocks. This will involve bioprospecting UK coastal regions, cultivating and isolating yeast and fungal species, and assessing their genetic makeup and protein production capacity.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct day-to-day R&D
  • Manage and maintain the laboratory
  • Undertake UK-based coastal expeditions to collect wild fungal strains

Requirements:

  • A PhD in Microbiology or related field OR minimum of 3 years of research experience
  • Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, and genetic analysis
  • Proficiency in microorganism cultivation and protein analysis
  • Strong research planning and execution skills
  • Right to work in the UK

Desired Skills:

  • Investigative mindset, excellent analytical and research skills
  • Capacity of working as part of a team and value other team members’ opinions
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A valid UK driving licence

We offer a 6-month contract, starting as soon as possible, with the possibility for extension (subject to funding availability).

If you are passionate about our cause and want to contribute to a revolutionary approach to sustainable food production, please message us and submit your CV.

We review applications on a rolling basis and will organise a time to have a chat at the earliest convenience!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023

Microbiological Scientist
BravelyCultured

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