Production Associate I/II

Company InformationClever Carnivore is a mission-driven startup deploying cutting-edge biotechnology to bring low-cost, top-quality cultivated pork and beef to the consumer market. We are seeking a production associate to join our production bioprocess team working on continuing our cultivated meat and recombinant protein scale-up. This position will be highly cross-functional and will have the opportunity to contribute to many different scientific and operational areas.Main ResponsibilitiesPerform unit operations supporting both the pilot production and recombinant protein teamsAssist the production team by making cell culture media, running the pilot bioreactors, sampling, and harvesting cultivated meatAssist the recombinant protein production team by performing upstream and downstream unit operations as needed to support growth factor needsContribute to the general functioning of the lab, ensuring that all operations run smoothlyWork with the cell biology team to scale-up and tech transfer the manufacturing process from the benchtop to pilot production for all productsFollow good lab practices including safety, material handling, waste handling, and cleanlinessMaintain an appropriate level of documentation and communication through timely and thorough drafting and execution of protocols and reportsMay be required to complete any other duties/responsibilities assigned by managementEducationBS/MS in biological engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or related life science field with laboratory experience or food manufacturing/biopharma production experienceExperience and Qualifications0 - 5 years’ related experience in biologics R&D, process development, or manufacturingThrives in a fast-paced environment where the expectation is that you are able to contribute where needed and operate with a high degree of autonomyExperience working with reusable mammalian cell culture systemsExperience working with protein purification equipmentWorking knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures Knowledge and experience utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet operations requirementsExperience working in food or biotech manufacturing is a plusTechnical SkillsProficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of productsExperience in various data analysis and visualization software (ex. ImageJ, Prism)Aseptic technique experience or trainingBacterial and/or mammalian cell culture, gel electrophoresis, and general laboratory skillsReporting StructureThis position reports to the Director of Production Bioprocess in the R&D department. The applicant must be able to work full-time, on site at our Chicago, IL headquarters. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now, or in the future.Compensation$60,000 – $85,000, based on experience; 30 days PTO (to be used for vacation, sick days, personal days, holidays, etc.); medical and dental insurance