South San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a Head of Product to join our team and lead the ingredient innovation function. You will be working to innovate and create new and delicious food products by ingredient innovation, and work with our partners in CPG and ingredients space to commercialize new products. This role will lead the Product & Ingredient Innovation team to discover how to create new product attributes, formulate new products, and conduct sensory and analytical tests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate hired for this position is expected to:

• Create delicious and nutritious plant based fats and lipids ingredients & product applications to delight consumers.

• Formulate new products and improve current products.

• Design, conduct, and analyze sensory and analytical experiments.

• Integrate flavor and texture technologies into products.

• Support complex and large scale experiments within a team.

• Present research results to the working team and create reports.

• Voice ideas, concerns and solutions to teammates.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a curious, analytic, collaborative, and creative “can-do” problem solver. You’re a rock-star food scientist, inside and out. Your passion for food innovation is unparalleled and you’re also a great cook. The ideal candidate will have the following background/skill set:

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in Food Science and technology or related field.

• 10+ years of research or development experience in foodtech, CPG food products, dairy science and production development.

• Demonstrated track record in leading ingredients and applications development in leading food CPG / fats & lipids companies, ability to thrive working as part of a team.

• Strong experience in formulation, material science, protein science, flavor creation, sensory science and or assay development is a plus.

• Strong ability to use the scientific methods and experience in data analysis and some statistical knowledge.

• Sensory testing experience is a plus.

• Agile working with their hands to create food samples.

• A passion to create new products that meet consumers' needs.

• Self starter with the ability to thrive in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Sound exciting? Apply today by contacting us.

South San Francisco, CA

Yali Bio is actively searching for a meticulous and highly motivated lab assistant to join our analytical chemistry team in South San Francisco, CA. As an analytical chemistry lab assistant, you will play a vital role in performing a diverse range of lab activities including lab maintenance, lipid sample preparation, and lipid testing and analysis. You will also have the opportunity to support analytical method development and troubleshooting.

At Yali Bio, we are building a synthetic biology platform to tailor-make healthier and lower-carbon fats. This opportunity is perfect for someone eager to contribute to projects that have the potential to revolutionize our food system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct lipid testing experiments with precision and accuracy.

Prepare samples meticulously for lipid analysis.

Analyze GC-FID datasets with attention to detail.

Fulfill additional project-related responsibilities, including supporting activities beyond analytical chemistry when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree or equivalent, with a preference for 2 years or more of experience in analytical chemistry OR a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and data analytics.

Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional organizational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques, particularly in working with lipids, including GC analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing biochemical assays.

Relevant technical skills in data analysis, electronic lab notebook documentation, and presenting results.

Passion and aptitude for learning new concepts and skills, and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

If you are passionate about analytical chemistry and possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, we invite you to join our team at Yali Bio. Our dynamic team thrives on collaboration, trust, and respect. Together, let’s contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future.

Sound exciting? Apply today by contacting us.

South San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a talented Process Development Engineer to join our R&D team. You will be working to develop microbial fermentation processes, including downstream process development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate hired for this position is expected to:

• Design and conduct experiments over a range of scales (mL through a few hundred liters) to optimize process conditions for product candidates in various stages of development.

• Participate in cross-functional teams (strain development, analytical chemistry) and collaborate on multiple projects to support development of selected microbial fermentation processes.

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and other materials for bench-scale fermentation and DSP.

• Maintain clear and accurate lab notebooks and author technical reports.

• Regularly present work and findings during group meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on team-player with excellent problem-solving skills and good understanding of bioprocesses. Versatility is a must, as tasks will involve a range of reactors and scales and process modes. The ideal candidate will have the following background/skill set:

• B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Bio/Chemical Engineering.

• Hands-on working knowledge with laboratory and pilot scale process equipment, strong hands-on experiences with bioreactors for microbial culture and aseptic techniques.

• Strong understanding of bioprocess development (cell-free, microbial, and/or mammalian cell-based) and fermentation processes.

• Strong organization skills in experiment recording and data summary with strong attention to details.

• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Effective and strong problem-solving capabilities is a must.

Sound exciting? Apply today by contacting us.

South San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a talented and innovative Intern for our Process R&D group this summer, 2024. We’re looking for either people who are just starting their career in biotechnology, or are looking to start fresh and aren’t afraid to try something new. We need someone who is passionate about learning, hardworking, and committed to getting work done. On a small team such as ours, this will be a high impact position where you will work closely with other engineers and scientists to advance R&D goals. You will help with weekly operation of bioreactors, downstream processing of our lipid product, and general scientific pursuits.

About You

This position is primarily part of the bioprocess development team at Yali Bio. Bioprocess development entails operation of bioreactors for both the scientific and operational goals of the company. We need to produce lipids, and learn things while we do it. Candidates should have experience with standard biochemistry equipment including, autoclave, pipette, centrifuge, scales, glassware etc. Candidates should be organized, hard working, and detail oriented. Experience with bioreactors and fermentation is nice to have.

Education and Skills:

Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in biology, chemistry, engineering, or similar

Solution preparation and basic lab skills

Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic operation procedure

Bioreactor operation and sampling

Experience with Excel and/or Python, and Google workspace

Likes to learn and learns quickly

Details:

This is a 40-hour per week, 3 months (Jun-Aug, 2024 with some flexibility). We are located in South San Francisco, and the candidate will be expected to work in person. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We’re expecting your skills and passion to stand out, and don’t expect or require a traditional career path. Please join us in this amazing opportunity to create the future of fat! Yali is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Us

At Yali Bio we know that solving the climate crisis is only possible if we change the way we eat, and yet plant based foods today often feel like a compromise; the texture and taste don’t hold their own against traditional animal products. This is because they depend on unsustainable palm and coconut oil that contribute to destruction of the rainforest, and don’t taste like the animal fats that we are used to. Using our novel microorganisms and precision fermentation based platform to produce fats identical to what animals make, we hope to empower everyone to make changes to their diet. For the movement towards sustainable eating, we don’t want to make any compromises on flavor that have people questioning whether being sustainable is worth it.