Associate Director, Strain And Metabolic Engineering

About DMC

DMC is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, CO, and Research Triangle Park, NC. Our Dynamic Metabolic Control technology platform delivers robust and predictably scalable biocatalysts resulting in cost competitive and sustainable processes for everyday chemicals. We are a multi-product bio-based chemical company, working ingeniously to reduce the cost and the environmental impact of biochemicals for markets in animal feed, human nutrition, pharmaceutical materials, and chemical intermediates.

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Director or Principal Scientist to lead research efforts aimed at the engineering of microbial strains for the production of a wide variety of products. The candidate should have experience with both Strain Engineering and Metabolic Engineering in microbial hosts as an individual contributor, including preparing and executing technical plans.

Moreover, a successful candidate should possess good leadership skills and have experience managing teams (i.e. several reports) and R&D projects. This position will report to our VP of R&D.

Responsibilities

Participate in the evaluation of new product opportunities and assessment of technical risk

In collaboration with the VP of R&D and other leadership, design and manage processes for continuous improvement in product development

Prepare execute, and oversee technical plans

Evaluate team experimental designs for technical soundness and fit with company objectives

Provide coaching to team members on experimental design and data analysis

Maintain quality of technology team processes and methods and oversee data quality, document management and access

Participate in project team meetings as a technical expert

Work closely with the Project Management Office to ensure tasks are completed and overall objectives are met

Required Qualifications

PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metabolic Engineering or related scientific or engineering field and at least 5 years of relevant leadership experience

Must have relevant industrial experience

Demonstrated experience leading teams and projects involving engineered microbes, laboratory automation, and manipulation of large data sets

Quantitative, data-driven analysis of experimental results and an analytical mind-set

Experience in drafting and revising technical plans, detailed methods, SOPs and protocols

Experience managing several direct and indirect reports

Ability to effectively work in cross-disciplinary teams

Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative

Available to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends

Able to travel up to 15% of the time to work with teams at our other locations or to our manufacturing sites

Preferred qualifications

Experience in Industrial Biotechnology

$135,000 - $155,000 a year

Commensurate with Experience

Some benefits we are proud to offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance at 90% coverage of premium for employee and 80% for dependent

Company Equity

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

401K Matching

Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off Policy

Wellness subsidy of $1,000 per year available after 6 months of employment

Many other voluntarybenefits available through TriNet

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you're not sure whether you meet our qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you.