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Biologist (founding team)

Greater london, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Junior: 1 to 3 years
£ 30,000 - £ 45,000 (Per Year)
Posted on Apr 17 2023

Not Accepting Applications

About the Job

Skills

Biotechnology
microalgae
Botany

Biologist to work as lead botanist (spec., microalgae). Role will work very closely with myself (CEO), and will be a founding team member.


Traits

  • PhD mandatory
  • Strong research background (either in academia or industry)
  • Highly dynamic
  • Strong evidence of problem solving
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • High emotional intelligence & self awareness
  • High-tech and low-tech laboratory experience
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting

Technical Competencies

Essential

  • Plant science expertise
  • Knowledge of microalgae strains, inc. strengths and limitations
  • Knowledge of microalgae cultivation techniques
  • Plant strain optimisation
  • Sample collection and analysis

Desirable

  • Expertise in plant virology
  • Expertise in biophysics


About the company

Primordial is a venture-backed deeptech start-up leveraging machine learning and the fusion of mathematics, engineering, plant science, and design, to confront the world's most challenging climatic problems.

Industry

Engineering Services

Company Size

2-10 Employees

Headquarter

London