Fermentation Specialist (Temp)

About the Company

Aralez Bio develops and manufactures noncanonical amino acids needed to create innovative products that are good for people and the planet. This product family includes the key components of multi-billion dollar blockbuster drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Our proprietary enzyme platform–first developed in the lab of Nobel Laureate Frances Arnold–unlocks ncAAs by making their synthesis faster, cheaper, and greener. Aralez Bio's technology is best-in-class, outperforming traditional manufacturing approaches by 10–100x across the board. Today we have the largest collection of noncanonical amino acids in the world and our customers include over half of Big 10 Pharmaceutical companies.

We are a diverse, passionate, interdisciplinary team that finds joy in building something new that leaves the world better than we found it.

Vision

We envision a world where we continuously, sustainably, and affordably improve human life with synthetic biology.

Mission

Our mission is for Aralez technology to become essential for chemical product development and manufacturing.

Job Summary

We're seeking a skilled Temporary Fermentation Technician with hands-on experience in microbial protein expression and basic purification techniques. This position will cover essential tasks while an employee is on leave and requires strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities:

Upstream

• Conduct routine fermentation in bioreactor tanks, including media preparation, tank operation, routine assays, and maintaining thorough documentation per company SOPs.
• Perform shake flask studies to evaluate protein production yields for new strains.
  
  

Downstream

• Operate downstream processing equipment, such as centrifuges and TFF systems, to isolate, concentrate, and store protein products.
• Conduct lyophilization and other standard methods for product preparation.
  
  

General

• Maintain an organized inventory of lab supplies for both upstream and downstream activities.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in a science field with relevant lab experience
• AA degree with 1-2 years of fermentation lab experience.
  
  

Compensation:

Aralez Bio's salary range for this position is $75,000–$100,000 per year, based on your performance and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an early stage company at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry.

Benefits at Aralez Bio include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Equity
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account
• Unlimited time off policy
• Weekly catered lunch
• Professional Development opportunities
• Annual company retreat
  
  

Aralez Bio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, and any other group protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please reach out if an accommodation is needed.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.