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Senior Research Associate

Windfall Bio

Windfall Bio

Software Engineering
San Mateo, CA, USA
USD 80k-105k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 22, 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:

As a member of the fermentation operations team, you will play a crucial role in weekly experimental setup and execution for growing methanotrophic consortia in fermentors. This role includes fermentor setup and break-down, sampling/data entry, run monitoring and adjusting according to real time inputs, providing recommendations on equipment and mentoring junior personnel.

Attention to detail and collaboration is necessary to be successful in this role.

This position has an alternate schedule of 2pm - 10pm, M-F.

Job Duties

  • Cradle-to-grave fermentation workflow
  • Media formulation/development
  • Equipment management & maintenance
  • Data analysis and presenting observations and results in appropriate meetings

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or other scientific discipline and at least 5 years of direct fermentation experience
  • Prior industrial experience working with gas feedstock is highly desired
  • Aseptic techniques and ability to safely handle chemicals
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Safety oriented mindset
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Education & Experience

  • BS in Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, or some other related scientific discipline.
    • 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience with fermentation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80-$105k plus equity and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations. 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.