✨ The Role in One Sentence

Planet A Foods is seeking a Junior Metabolic Strain Engineer to apply hands-on strain engineering to improve product properties and yields.

📋 What You'll Likely Do

• 40%: Design and execute experiments, applying DBTL cycles in the wet lab.

• 30%: Generate, collect, analyze, and interpret data in a structured manner.

• 30%: Coordinate with the Strain Engineering and Fats & Oils R&D teams to align on goals and timelines.

🧑‍💻 Profiles Doing This Job

• High Priority: Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.

• High Priority: Experience with genetic manipulation of yeasts or fungi.

• High Priority: Hands-on experience in core molecular biology techniques.

📈 How This Role Will Look on Your CV

• Applied strain engineering techniques to improve product properties and yields in a food tech startup.