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Junior Scientist

Believer Meats

Believer Meats

Rehovot, Israel
Posted on Jul 9, 2024

Junior Scientist

  • Cells & Media - R&D
  • Rehovot, Israel
  • Associate
  • Full-time

Description

Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a cultivated meat company excited to scale to feed the world. Driven by a mission to ensure that all future generations can enjoy real and delicious meat, Believer’s technology and process will make meat accessible and affordable to all.

Summary of role and team:

We are looking for a Junior Scientist (Temporary position) to join our R&D department, which will be part of the Cells & Media Development team. As a Junior Scientist, you will design, run, and analyze experiments and culture Believer’s cell lines to further improve our processes and products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and an eagerness to advance the field of cultured meat. This is a 90% lab-based (hands-on), on-site, position.

Your day-to-day

As a Junior Scientist, you will –

  • Design and execute biological research experiments and data analysis in collaboration with other research assistants and scientists.
  • Perform routine cell culture lab work: seeding and passaging cell cultures, cell counting, metabolite analysis.
  • Routinely prepare custom-made growth media preparation.
  • Collect data and document it.
  • Results analysis and presentation according to project goals and timeline.

The Ideal candidate

Must-Have:

  • MSc degree in Life Sciences with at least 2 years of industry experience or PhD in Life Sciences or similar fields.
  • Expertise in metabolism and/or cell differentiation processes.
  • Experience with tissue/cell culture and aseptic techniques.
  • Experience with mammalian/animal cell culture, including cell counting.
  • Highly motivated individual.
  • Passion and a good teamworking attitude, independent thinking, great interpersonal relationships.
  • Fast learner, multitasker, well organized with the ability to keep accurate records with maximum attention to details.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast changing environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving mind.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic & fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with bioprocessing/biotechnology.

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