Octarine is a synthetic biology company producing functionally superior cannabinoids using engineered microbes. We have developed in-cell enzymatic platforms capable of making precise, stereospecific, and functionally relevant modifications to cannabinoid molecules to enhance their therapeutic and pharmacokinetic activity, expanding the chemical diversity of cannabinoid molecules beyond what is available in nature in ways that are impossible or infeasible to achieve using chemical synthesis.
We're looking for a skilled metabolic engineer/molecular biologist to engineer microbes to produce novel cannabinoid molecules. Ideally you will have experience in as many of the following skills as possible;
- Strain engineering in yeast and/or E.coli
- Performing kinetic enzyme assays
- Setting up and running fermentation's
- General molecular biology skills
- Microbial metabolism
- Knowledge of cannabinoid biosynthesis
Candidates should have a PhD in metabolic engineering, molecular biology or a related field.
This job comes with several perks and benefits
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your colleagues, every day.
Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.
Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.
Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.
Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.
Friday is something special, let's enjoy a beer together.