Pow.Bio Analytical Chemist/Scientist Alameda, CA
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We are seeking an experienced, independent, and collaborative Analytical Chemist/Scientist, Analytical Chemistry to join our growing Operations organization. In this role, you will play a leading technical role in the technology transfer, adaptation, validation, and execution of analytical methods supporting Pow.Bio’s customer programs.
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About Pow.Bio
Pow.Bio is building the next generation of industrial biomanufacturing platforms and is a pioneer in AI-enabled continuous fermentation technology. We enable high-performance, continuous and decoupled fermentation processes that dramatically improve productivity, robustness, and scalability across food, nutrition, and industrial biotechnology applications.
Our work spans organism-agnostic fermentation, advanced process automation, and tightly integrated upstream and downstream operations—bridging bench-scale innovation with real-world manufacturing. Pow.Bio is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a new 25,000 sq ft facility in Alameda, California, where we routinely develop, optimize, and scale our AI-enabled continuous fermentation technology from bench through pilot scale, and subsequently deploy it at partner and commercial facilities worldwide.
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, independent, and collaborative Analytical Chemist/Scientist, Analytical Chemistry to join our growing Operations organization. In this role, you will play a leading technical role in the technology transfer, adaptation, validation, and execution of analytical methods supporting Pow.Bio’s customer programs.
You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to translate customer analytical protocols into robust, fit-for-purpose assays and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of analytical data across active projects. This role includes direct ownership of both routine and technically complex sample analysis, as well as responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
With your industry background in analytical chemistry, you understand the importance of running a focused, reliable, execution-oriented operation. You hold yourself to high data quality standards, ensuring results are accurate, traceable, and clearly communicated. You are comfortable engaging with scientists and engineers to interpret data, investigate anomalies, and address issues transparently when they arise.
You have a genuine interest in analytical instrumentation and enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of laboratory workflows. You are motivated to keep learning—expanding your method development capabilities, adopting new analytical platforms, and improving how analytical data supports fermentation and process development decisions. As an early member of Pow.Bio’s Analytical Chemistry team, you will have a meaningful influence on how the function is built and how it supports our customers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or BS/MS with 5+ years of equivalent industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with liquid chromatography–based methods, including LC-RI and LC-UV/DAD.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation; Agilent instrumentation and software (including OpenLabs) experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work hands-on, take ownership of work, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to data quality and clear documentation.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Nice-to-have
- Familiarity with cGMP principles and fit-for-purpose method qualification or validation.
- Understanding of fermentation mass, elemental, and energy balances.
- Experience with industrial-scale or pilot-scale fermentations.
- Exposure to statistics, data science, or machine learning applied to analytical or bioprocess data.
- Programming or automation experience, including Python or integration with fermentor control systems and SCADA environments.
Why Pow.Bio
Be part of the team redefining how precision fermentation is scaled globally.
Join a small, high-impact team where your outreach directly drives company growth.
Work with cutting-edge continuous fermentation technology at the intersection of biology, automation, and AI.
Compensation And Benefits
Pow.bio offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Flexible PTO and company-wide holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Compensation for this role is based on experience, scope, and demonstrated impact. The expected hiring compensation for this position is $ 130,000- $ 140,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pow.bio is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
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