Company Description:

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Meati Foods is on a mission to help feed everyone -- forever. We believe everyone should have the choice to eat nutritious, unprocessed protein grown from nature. That's why we harness a single, infinite ingredient called mycelium – the muscular root structure of mushrooms – to put delicious Good Energy on your plate without compromising on health for you and your family, or for the planet. Get to know Meati at www.meati.com or on Instagram.

Company Culture:

Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Meati Foods a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of Meati Foods and the growing plant-based meat category.

The Role:

Meati Foods is a fast-growing food company with fermentation at the core of our business. We are hiring a microbiologist to support the initial steps of mycelium and spore production at our production facility. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a microbiology/fermentation lab setting and prioritizes quality and meticulousness in their work.

Responsibilities

• Fungal cultivation in liquid and solid state
• Preparation of fungal spores
• Microbiological media preparation
• Monitoring for potential culture contamination
• Record keeping and inventory management with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are strictly followed and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Requirements

• BS in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Microscopy experience
• Laboratory experience with aseptic technique
• Proven experience as Lab Technician or similar position
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database systems
• Ability to work independently and under aggressive timelines

Nice-to-Have (but not required)

• Experience in solid-state fermentation
• Experience in spore production
• Experience with cell counters
• Experience with LIMs or other inventory tracking systems

Compensation:
$26/hour base compensation + $6/hour schedule & shift differential = $32/hour total compensation

Schedule: 
Friday – Sunday, 3 - 12 hour shifts, start time is approximately 6:00pm

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required prior to the start of employment at Meati.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Contributions & Company Match

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Meati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.