ZBiotics · 6 hours ago
Research Associate
Brisbane, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expZBiotics is a company dedicated to making genetically engineered probiotics that enhance people's daily lives. As a Research Associate, you will work closely with lead scientists to create and characterize new bacterial strains, contributing to the development of innovative consumer products.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageNutraceutical
Responsibilities
Execute strain engineering projects, including primer design, DNA build, and strain construction
Run functional assays to characterize strain activity
Isolate and prepare DNA for sequencing and other analyses
Isolate and prepare protein for western blot and other analyses
Engage in optimization projects to improve our build pipeline, such as edit resolution optimization or secretion improvement
Maintain cell stocks as needed for production purposes
Make media, pour plates, autoclave materials and reagents, wash glassware, and other routine tasks necessary to support your experiments and research
Help routinely restock and organize lab materials
Contribute to ideation of and research on future molecular targets
Qualification
Required
B.S. or equivalent training/experience in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field
2+ years of hands on bench research and experimental experience
Mastery of sterile technique and standard bacterial culture methods
Proficient in experimental design, and especially building in appropriate controls to ensure interpretable results
Proficiency working from written protocols while documenting deviations
Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Can work well both independently and in a small team
Excitement and enthusiasm for developing genetically engineered probiotics that will be brought to market and enjoyed by consumers
Preferred
Experience working with Bacillus or other related Gram positive bacteria
Command of basic DNA build methods, including experience cloning both amplified and synthesized DNA into vectors independently and designing primers for various cloning methods
Proficiency in making genomic edits in bacterial strains
Familiarity with basic protein visualization methods, including SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
Experience with running or developing assays to test strain activity
Benefits
Health / dental
401(k) contributions
A minimum PTO policy (with unlimited time off)
Parental leave
A home office stipend
Transit benefits
Dedicated lab space in Brisbane CA
Access to office space in San Francisco, CA
Company
ZBiotics
Maker of the world's 1st genetically engineered probiotic.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$17.22MKey Investors
Spring Tide CapitalOyster VenturesY Combinator
2025-03-03Secondary Market
2024-03-26Series A· $12M
2022-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Zachary Abbott
Founder, CEO
Stephen Lamb
Co-Founder / COO
Recent News
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2025-11-28
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