Grow with Robigo

  • As we become industry leaders, you can too. Come play a role in shaping the direction of our technology and company culture.

  • After demonstrating exceptional in-lab plant data, we are excited to be taking our technology into the field. We are venture-backed and looking to accelerate our pace of development.

  • We value our people and compensate them accordingly. You can expect unlimited PTO, healthcare coverage, a competitive salary with a 401(k) match, and equity.

  • We recently moved into The Engine by MIT, a brand new 150K sq/ft facility specifically for deep tech companies, in the heart of Cambridge. In addition to top of the line equipment, you can expect to meet smart people working on tough technical problems and endless cold brew on tap.

We’re engineering first-in-class microbes to solve ag’s most pressing problems, and we’re looking for exceptional teammates who want in on the ground floor.

Scientist, Fermentation Engineering

Cambridge, MA

  • Job description

    We’re looking for an inquisitive and driven scientist who can step in and lead fermentation process development, including operating bioreactors, upstream culturing optimization, developing scalable fermentation processes & SOPs, and collaborating downstream with the formulation team to create the best possible product. This position is best suited for an adaptive, self-motivated individual looking to work in a seed-stage, mission-driven company.

  • What you'll do

    • Work closely with the strain engineering, formulation, and plant teams to help our microbes live their best lives

    • Develop a standardized and scalable fermentation processes for specific non-model bacteria such that the end microbes are compatible with downstream formulations and support viable microbial products

    • Operate and maintain in-house bioreactors

    • Onboard new microbes into the fermentation pipeline

    • Identify and vet small/med scale CMO partners for fermentation scale-up

    • Optimize the cost model for fermentation of Robigo’s microbes

  • Who you are

    • MS+ with 3+ years industry experience, preferably knowledgeable about fermentation -> formulation relationship

    • Excited to develop and implement new fermentation processes that support upstream and downstream innovation

    • Are motivated to take part in the building of an organization and creating an awesome place to work

  • Skillset

    • Advanced knowledge of bioreactor systems, specifically DASGIP

    • Comfortable utilizing automation software, setting up new protocols, analyzing run data

    • Experience maintaining sterile technique

    • Experience optimizing medias and working with non-model strains

    • Microbiology knowledge: Ability to leverage strain-specific microbe physiology and behavior for processes optimization

    • Experience translating processes to CMO partners and collaborating with CMOs

    • Experience building/maintaining/modifying/tinkering with systems

  • How to apply

    • Please email your CV to grow@robigo.bio.

    • We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States and are open to sponsoring a visa for the right candidate.

Robigo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by law.