At Allozymes, we unlock the power of enzymes – the “molecular workhorses” of nature – to create robust biosolutions for a greater tomorrow. Utilizing cutting-edge microfluidics, data, and AI, we empower companies to switch to sustainable processes across industries.
With that mission, we’re seeking brilliant minds who share our values: purpose, curiosity, courage, and versatility. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, tackle groundbreaking challenges, and witness the tangible impact of your work. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be a pioneer in shaping a greener future through the power of science.
Responsibilities
- Chemical Route Design & Optimization: Design, implement and optimize synthetic routes
- Optimize Biocatalytic Processes: Develop and refine biocatalytic methods ensuring efficiency and scalability. Conduct experiments, including enzyme characterization, optimization of reaction conditions, and testing enzyme activity under various stress conditions
- Collaborative teamwork: Work with cross-functional teams, including biologists and enzyme engineering teams
- Additional Chemistry Projects: Contribute to various chemistry-related projects and tasks as required, supporting the broader goals of the team and company.
- Analytical chemistry: develop and optimize analytical methods for product formation (HPLC, GC-FID, LC/GC-MS), Troubleshoot new methods and interpret results.
- Data collection and analysis: Accurately record experimental procedures, observations, and results. Organize and analyze data using appropriate statistical methods and software..
- Documentation: Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate research findings and progress. Contribute to scientific documents and patent applications.
- Flexibility: As an early hire at a startup, be adaptable and willing to take on various responsibilities beyond core expertise.
Qualification
- PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Biocatalysis or related field
- Experience in analytical chemistry
- Proven experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing enzyme assays to investigate enzyme kinetics, stability, and activity.
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data using statistical methods and software tools.
- Effective communication skills and ability to interpret and share results in a clear and concise way.
- Proactive and independent approach to troubleshooting experimental issues and proposing innovative solutions.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Experience with scale-up processes, preferably up to at least 100 grams is a plus
- Relevant industry experience is a plus
This role will be require to base in Toulouse, France
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