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Apeel is hiring aMicrobiology Research Assistant

At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.

We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership, Teamwork and Grit are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.

About This Role

Apeel Labs is seeking someone motivated who will work at our headquarters in Goleta, California to support the development of new formulations that extend the shelf-life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The person filling this role will work part-time (15-20 hrs/week) through the 2024-2025 school year. Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory experience outside of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and execute experiments to optimize and characterize formulations that extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
  • Collect and analyze data from produce tests; prepare reports for presentation to internal and external parties.
  • Assist in conducting microbiological experiments under the supervision of senior scientists.
  • Prepare and sterilize media and reagents for experiments.
  • Isolate and identify microorganisms using various techniques (e.g., culturing, microscopy).
  • Perform routine laboratory tasks such as pipetting, dilution, and data entry.
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, including methods, results, and observations.
  • Analyze data and assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
  • Follow safety and quality control procedures in the laboratory.
  • Work as part of several cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic environment

What You Bring

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field of study
  • Recent experience in a laboratory environment outside of the classroom
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Autonomy and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Organization skills and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel with each other
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Compensation for this role is expected to be between $18.00 and $28.00 per hour. Actual base pay may be higher or lower depending on geographic locations, skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.
At Apeel, we value potential and recognize that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. We seek to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. If you are enthusiastic about this role and believe your unique perspective would be an asset to our team, but don't meet every qualification, please don't hesitate to apply!

Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have any need for accommodations, you can let us know if you choose and know that we will do our best to assist you.

Microbiology Research Assistant

Posted 2 months ago

  • 🏢 Santa Barbara, CA
  • ⏰ Full-time
  • đź’° $18.00 - 28.00 / h
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Sustainability at Apeel

  • SDG 2 Zero Hunger

    By providing an extended shelf-life for fruits and vegetables, we're fighting against food scarcity and promoting access to nutritious food for everyone. This ensures that more people are able to consume fresh produce before it spoils, thereby promoting healthier diets.

  • SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being

    Our rigorous purification process and allergen testing ensure our products are safe for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions or allergies. The promotion of fruit and vegetable consumption also directly correlates with improved overall health.

  • SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    Our mission directly targets reducing food waste, thus promoting more responsible consumption and production. We’re also a “Friend of Champions 12.3”, contributing to the momentum to achieve UN SDG 12.3: halving per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels, and reducing food losses along production and supply chains by 2030.

  • SDG 13 Climate Action

    By significantly reducing food waste, we contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that come from the decomposition of wasted food in landfills. In 2022 alone, we helped avoid 67K metric tons COâ‚‚-eq of greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to planting 110,000 trees.

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