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Helaina is a biotech startup focused on developing functional food products with human milk proteins to enhance nutrition and immunity. They are building a talent community for passionate individuals interested in synthetic biology, allowing resumes to be collected for future job opportunities. Helaina promotes an inclusive workplace and offers various benefits.

You will support the Early Stage R&D team by designing and building plasmids, using CRISPR for interventions, troubleshooting experiments, and analyzing data. The role involves maintaining lab stocks, documenting experiments, and presenting findings. Cross-training opportunities will also be available.

Lead the Design and Build unit within the R&D team by managing plasmid and strain construction workflows, ensuring scientific rigor and quality control. Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analyses, document experimental data, and maintain collaboration with external vendors. Advocate for laboratory safety and cultivate a high-performance team environment.

As an Associate Engineer at Helaina, you'll operate bioreactors, perform fermentation experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot processes. This hands-on role demands collaboration with R&D teams and requires you to maintain safety standards while advancing fermentation optimization.

As a Scientist in Early Stage R&D, you will operate high throughput screening platforms, develop assays, manage lab operations, and analyze data to support the development of functional food products using human milk proteins. You will lead method development and ensure quality control, while collaborating with the research team to drive improvements and insights from experiments.

As an Associate Scientist or Scientist in Analytics at Helaina, you will develop analytical methods for infant formula ingredients and products. Your responsibilities include performing physicochemical analysis, supporting R&D in recombinant proteins, operating major analytical equipment, and presenting data. This role emphasizes a hands-on approach and working in a dynamic startup environment.