UPSIDE Foods · 1 day ago
Scientist I
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expUPSIDE Foods, based in Berkeley, CA, is a pioneer in cultivated meat production, aiming to provide sustainable meat alternatives without the need for animal slaughter. They are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to join their Cell Line Development team, responsible for developing proprietary cell lines for commercial-scale production and collaborating across departments to enhance product quality.
Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryOrganic FoodSustainability
Responsibilities
Clonal Cell Line Development: Design, generate, characterize, and document new clonal cell lines with improved scalability, stability, productivity, and product attributes to support commercial launches. Support upstream process development to prove out capabilities of cell lines at larger scales
Deliver Enhanced Cell Line Attributes: Discover & develop novel assays for biomarkers linked to enhanced cell attributes and incorporate for high-throughput cell selection
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, and Product Development to ensure cell line assets meet business and scientific needs
Scientific Leadership: Provide technical mentorship and feedback to colleagues, fostering a culture of curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Drive cell line selection decisions with respect to business needs and present recommendations and trade-offs to stakeholders
Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and methods to accelerate cell line development and maintain competitive differentiation
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in biology, bioengineering, or related field or B.S. with 5+ years relevant industry experience
Strong background in mammalian cell culture, cell biology, cell-based molecular assay development (e.g. RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, protein analysis etc), and data analysis
Familiar or willing to work with liquid handling robots and controlled bioreactors
Strong written and oral communication skills, able to synthesize and present complex concepts to technical experts and non-experts
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Preferred
Proficiency in programming (e.g. Python, R, SQL) is a plus
Benefits
Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
Pet insurance for your furry family members!
Unlimited PTO
Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities
Company
UPSIDE Foods
UPSIDE Foods is a food tech company that produces and grows sustainable cultured meat.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$581MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureDFJ ElementSOSV
2023-06-21Grant
2022-04-21Series C· $400M
2020-01-22Series B· $161M
Leadership Team
Uma Valeti
CEO/Founder
Amy Chen
Chief Operating Officer
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