or apply directly on Biosphere's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Biosphere's roles stay open a median of 3 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 20% of Biosphere's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Biosphere
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Biosphere's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Biosphere.
About this role
As a Business Development Associate at Biosphere, you will support the company's contract manufacturing efforts by sourcing leads, engaging with customers, and selling production services. Your role involves developing go-to-market strategies, maintaining customer relationships, and overseeing the sales cycle from research to contract agreements. Collaboration with various teams and understanding quality standards will also be key aspects of your day-to-day responsibilities.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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 Biosphere as an employer.
What you need
- College degree in a related technical field, such as Chemical Engineering or Microbiology
- 1-2 years of sales or business experience
- Self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel within the US
Nice to have
- Previous contract negotiation experience
- Background in contract manufacturing, speciality chemicals, ag biologicals, and/or human nutrition sales
- Technical understanding of synthetic biology and fermentation derived ingredients
- Knowledge of QC/QA, product qualification, and regulatory environment for ingredients in feed and food
What you get
- Competitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity
- Unlimited paid vacation and sick/leave days + public holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their dependents, including dental and vision
- Paid family leave
- Membership at Pacific Pipe Climbing gym next door
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Role requires travel within the US
- In-person work environment in Oakland, California
- Occasional weekend work may be required
Summarised from Biosphere's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Biosphere on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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