Position/Title: Research Scientist - Mycelium Research & Development Specialist
Location: Dundee, OR
Position Reports To: VP, Sales & Marketing Manager
Position Description: The Senior Scientist, Mycelium Characterization and Data will lead this function internally and manage outside vendors. They will bring expertise in analytical chemistry, fungal physiology, data characterization and data management. They will strongly collaborate with other teams within the Innovation Center to support all of the characterization needs across multiple platforms, from small scale reactors to full size production trays - from substrate, to mycelium to Fine MyceliumTM sheet. This will include analyzing samples representative of our process from start to finish including raw material, mycelium biomass, and Reishi sheets. Additionally, this position will lead the management of data collection, analysis, and reporting. They will also lead initiatives with external vendors to advance the characterization efforts and identify relevant analytical methods and instrument
Employment Type & Compensation:
Salaried Position (W2) $85K+ DOE
Required Skills: - Superior knowledge and understanding of the propagation and CAE growing of various mushroom strains
- Ability to work in a mixture of independent and group work<>Development, optimization, and routine screening of fungi through the integration of traditional cultivation methods and methods and modern biomorphic analyses.
- Application of scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and redefine methods and techniques.
- Evaluation of contemporary literature to design and improve methodologies and analytical approaches.
- Oversight of fungal culture library in cryogenic storage system.
- Preparation and presentation of technical reports internally and externally upon request.
Preffered Skills:
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