Biomaterials Engineer
Location:
South SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Full Time
Salary: $90-120k
About Reel
Reel’s novel biomanufacturing strategies enable the development of 100% cellular, cultivated fish fillets indistinguishable from wild caught fish. Our species agnostic, cross-cutting platform enables whole-cut, textured products without additives or plant-based scaffolding, such that the taste and texture is driven from the cells themselves. We have a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that shares the same vision: to offer consumers a true replacement, not an alternative protein. Reel is supported by leading investors across biotechnology, food and agriculture and ocean sustainability.
About the Role
This is a foundational role to scale up cellular biomass of adherent cell types in living granular systems. You will work within a growing team and mechanistically explore ways to drive forward proliferation and maximize biomass within modular 3D culture systems.
We are looking for a mission driven, scrappy, proactive individual that thrives in an early start-up environment. You will interface directly with founders, work collaboratively with teammates, and be expected to own the strategic direction and implementation of your workstreams. The successful individual will be able to break down complex challenges into hypothesis driven experiments, translate them into actionable work plans, and report out results and next steps clearly and efficiently to the founding team.
About You
- PhD in Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or related discipline or 5+ years of industrial experience in relevant research
- Critical expert knowledge: Deep experience characterizing cellular phenotype and function within 3D tissues, characterizing mechanical properties of 3D hydrogels (e.g. viscoelasticity, stiffness, etc
- Relevant experiences: chemical modification of polymers, mechanical design (e.g. Solidworks) and prototyping (e.g. CAD, 3DPrinting), fluid mechanics, & material science principles
- Self-starter, willing to take initiative and ownership on key tasks
- Able to learn quickly and excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Fosters a collaborative environment with team members
Base Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and evaluate biomaterials for cellular encapsulation strategies
- Make strategic decisions and lead execution of experiments to systematically improve culture efficiency and yield in bioreactors
- Scale culture processes from benchtop to pilot facility scale and beyond
- Implement and optimize our processes to structure cells into thick tissues, and work across the whole process chain from cell to fillet
Additional Opportunities To:
- Design, implement and optimize upstream cell culture processes for novel fish species
- Learn how to vascularize thick fillets to drive natural taste and texture
- Mechanically characterize thick fillets to enhance and customize species-specific texture
Apply Now.
We move fast! Reach out directly to john@reelfoods.co with your resume and a short blurb on why you’re excited about this opportunity.