We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium™, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work. MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

MycoWorks is seeking a Materials Scientist to work within the Process Development Mycology group onsite at MWSC. In this role, the Materials Scientist will serve as a biological expert, serving as the tactical and technical bridge between manufacturing manipulations and effect on product performance. The Materials Scientist will work to quantify the effects of manipulations on our biomaterials in-process and post-process. The materials scientist will be expected to perform method development, mechanical testing, and help run experiments to test new growth control and manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Apply expertise with polymers/biopolymers, biomaterials, and industrial fungal material growth.
• Utilize a background with biopolymers or biomaterials and manufacturing processes and techniques to support ongoing initiatives.
• Set up and run small scale experiments following common DOE techniques.
• Perform mechanical testing such as Instron and accelerated lifetime testing.
• Engage in prototyping, testing, and method development activities.
• Collaborate with quality teams to assist in defining practical in-process measurements.
• Leverage past experience with bio-materials developing methodologies and employ a range of characterization techniques for testing polymer integrity and structure.
• Design and commission small-scale novel proof of concept systems.
• Demonstrate competency with Google Workspace products and Microsoft Excel.
• Utilize experience with R programming, if applicable, to enhance data analysis and reporting.

Requirements:

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in materials science, or comparable combination of experience and training (Masters + 4 years of industry experience or Bachelors + 6 years of industry experience).
• Knowledge of materials testing methodologies and quantitative lifetime measurements.
• Ability to perform complex procedures reproducibly.
• Ability to work independently after training in research procedures.
• Ability to organize and perform parallel experiments.
• Ability to analyze experiments and think critically about results.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage a research team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques is a plus.

MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans at no cost to employees
• Equity
• Optional insurance coverage for partners and dependents
• FSA Accounts
• Free Personal Health Advocate
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays beyond the traditional
• 401(k) program

MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out.

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