Scientist - Macroalgal / Plant Cell Culture

About CarbonDropCarbonDrop is on a mission to tackle climate change at a truly impactful scale, with a goal to capture gigatons of CO2 per year at a cost orders of magnitude lower than current technologies. Our novel approach takes advantage of photosynthesis to enhance carbon capture and sequester CO2 at the gigaton scale over geologically-relevant timescales. CarbonDrop aims to capture CO2 at the scale required to allow a carbon neutral energy future to emerge without compromising food sources or world economic development.What You'll DoPlan and conduct research for developing an understanding of the biology and physiology of macroalgaeDevelop macroalgal cell culture methods, including protoplasting, protoplast propagation and induction of cellular differentiationDevelop macroalgal genetic engineering tools including protoplast transformation assays and phenotypingAssist in the development of transformation protocols, including biolistics and Agrobacterium-mediated transformationWork collaboratively in a team science environment with exceptional computational and molecular biologists, strain engineers, biochemists and phycologistsConduct wet lab experiments, data analysis and communicate results to the Director of Scientific Research and broader teamDocument hardware design, experimental details and findingsHelp team members perform their research projects in a collaborative manner, maintain research equipment and maintain and order reagentsWho You ArePhD degree in biology, plant biology, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, botany, agronomy or related fieldExperience and expertise in culturing one or more challenging photosynthetic organisms (seaweeds, land plants, moss, microalgae, etc.)A track record of conducting results-driven researchExperience in collaborative interactions and completing projects with multiple participantsEntrepreneurial and innovative mindset with a demonstrated history of developing or implementing new ideas/technologies within a company or academic lab environmentSelf-starter who excels at managing multiple deliverables simultaneously and thrives in a fast-paced startup and research environmentStrong communicator, both verbally and writtenBonus If YouHave cultured macroalgaeHave developed cell/tissue culture tools for non-model plants or macroalgaeHave developed transformation methods for non-model plants or macroalgaeHave implemented 'omics methods for non-model plants or macroalgaeCompensation Compensation for this position is commensurate with research experience, academic credentials, relevant qualifications and other job related skills. The salary range for this position is $135k-175k. We also offer equity in an early-stage startup and the benefits listed below.BenefitsHealth insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceUnlimited vacation

Created: 2025-03-03