CyanoCapture

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Posted: Nov 9, 2025
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US (remote) & UK applicants only.Open Application We are assembling a team of exceptional people. We need you. Submit your application with a note telling us why you want to work here. We will review on a rolling basis.We are especially looking for technical people with the following expertise:Computational BiologyMolecular Biology & Strain EngineeringProtein ChemistryRegulatory Affairs - Peptides, insulin, GLP1, biosimilarsScaled up DSP & Fermentation processes in GMPAND with additional experience in:PharmaceuticalsBiomanufacturing/BiotechBuilding GMP facilities cost-effectivelyCapital Projects ManagementEx-Founders and C-suite of early stage startupsWe are not looking for:Administration, Operations, HR, Recruiters, Marketing, Sales, DesignCyanoCapture - next generation biomanufacturingCyanoCapture is a biotech company from the University of Oxford, using the forefront of bioengineering to create photosynthetic cells that can manufacture pharmaceutical products from CO2.Job DescriptionThis is not for everyone. As an MTS in a VC-backed early stage startup, you will be working on a first-of-its-kind SynBio platform technology. There are mountains to climb and the company is attempting to succeed where countless others have failed. You must be the kind of person that is comfortable with high-risk. You must thrive in the unknown.If successful, we will work together to define your unique skills and unfair advantage. Then tailor a job description around maximising what you can bring to the table.What are we looking for?We are looking for the best and brightest minds. You will be given a plate of challenging projects that are highly likely to fail. You need to get comfortable with extreme uncertainty. We are looking for the kind of person that has always wanted to build something of their own and is desperate for someone to bet on them. If that sounds like you, this is your home. We will support your ambition to the fullest.Character traitsExtreme perseverance. Intolerant of low standards. A track record of choosing the hard route.CompensationCompetitive salary25 days of paid annual leave + Bank Holidays.Up to 20 days of optional unpaid leave to pursue personal interests.Working hours0830 - 1830 Monday - Friday (flexible).You may WFH if required. Marginal gainsYou will be given sole responsibility over high-priority projects that matter to the success of the company. You must be in the mindset to occasionally work out of hours to make your projects happen even one day faster. You are expected to respond to messages and emails from your team outside of working hours six days a week.TravelYou may be offered opportunities to travel abroad for short durations for business, presenting research at conferences or working on pilot projects.Start dateWe can defer your start date and will make it work for you.InstructionsAll candidates submitting a CV and cover letter, regardless of experience level or age, will be considered for this role. Do not email CVs if you have already submitted. Email any questions to david.kim@cyanocapture.com.If you have been shortlisted we will let you know on a rolling basis.ProcessShortlisting on a rolling basisBriefing phone call (15 mins)Interviewed with the CEO (30 mins)Reasoning skills online test (48 mins)In-person interview (45 mins)

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