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Research Associate (Bioanalytical)
Windfall Bio
San Mateo, CA, USA
USD 70k-88k / year + Equity
Posted on May 6, 2025
At Windfall Bio, we are pioneers in biotech innovation, tackling some of the world’s most critical environmental challenges. Our breakthrough solutions focus on capturing and transforming climate-harming methane emissions into beneficial products. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and methane-eating microbes, we convert methane from various sources into valuable outputs, such as organic fertilizers. This nature-based approach provides a sustainable method for industries like agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, greener future.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to be a part of bioanalytical and application team at Windfall Bio. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, working knowledge of biological assays, and good communication to interdisciplinary teams.
Job Description
- Run routine analytical analysis including but not limited to HPLC, ICP-OES, GC-FID/MS.
- Take an active role in processing and analyzing data to ensure deliver of data in a timely manner to other teams.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical and other standard laboratory equipment.
- Maintain timely documentation of laboratory work; provide written documentation and specifications of workflows (SOP’s).
- Work with scientists to develop, validate, and execute analytical methods and other application methods.
- Effectively work and communicate with other team members from diverse technical backgrounds (microbiologists, fermentation scientists, and engineers).
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
- Experience with analytical instruments (HPLC, ICP-OES, LC/GC-MS) is a plus but not required.
- Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Capable of high performance in independent work as well as in team setting.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and complete work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite.
Education & Experience
- BS in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- 0-2+ year’s experience working with analytical instruments and general lab equipment in an industrial research setting (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Life Science Industries).
The base salary range for this full-time position is $70-$88k plus equity and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and location.
Windfall Bio prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.