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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Pivot Bio's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 8% of Pivot Bio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pivot Bio
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 18 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pivot Bio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pivot Bio.
About this role
The Research Associate II role at Pivot Bio involves supporting the development of microbial downstream processes to enhance product quality and nitrogen-use efficiency in crops. The candidate will execute daily laboratory tasks, maintain equipment, document observations, and collaborate with team members while adhering to safety protocols. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong foundation in microbiology and chemistry.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pivot Bio as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of science degree in life sciences, food science, biological systems engineering, biochemical engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of experience in a fast-paced industry research lab environment
- Experience with sterile/aseptic technique for handling microbes
- Comfortable with standard microbiology techniques, including CFU/viability plating and cell counting
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
- Attention to detail, skilled in making observations and documenting anomalies
Nice to have
- Solid working knowledge of downstream processes and equipment, including disc-stack centrifuge, Tangential Flow Filtration system, freeze-dryer and spray-dryer systems
- Familiarity with fermentation systems, laboratory automation, and LIMS systems
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of benefits or perks in the posting
- The role may require extended workdays or weekend work occasionally
- The position is laboratory-based and involves physically repetitive tasks
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Listed by Pivot Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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