Principal Scientist, Applied Environmental Microbiology

The role

The Principal Scientist will test the functions of engineered microbial-based biosensors. This hands-on, lab-based role involves developing and implementing assays for model and non-model microorganisms in application-relevant environments.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and execute cell-based assays to screen for the function of engineered microbial strains
• Lead development and innovation of novel strategies for engineered microorganisms in unique environments
• Drive decision-making experiments regarding microbial chassis deployment
• Collaborate with Synthetic Biology Team to assess lead engineered candidates
• Provide mentorship to junior members of the microbiology team
• Ensure timely delivery of goals for set milestones
• Document processes, results, and entity registration in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) system

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Extensive experience with evaluation of performance of engineered microorganisms in application-relevant environments
• Prior hands-on experience working with engineered microorganisms
• Experience with novel methods of microbial characterization in application-relevant environments
• Assay development for microorganisms in non-model environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Prior mentoring or management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Versatile and flexible scientist

Nice to have

• non-model, soil-associated, or mining-associated microbe experience

About the company

Fieldstone Bio is an early-stage synthetic biology company focused on environmental monitoring. Their technology combines microbiology, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and advanced imagery.