CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are:

A&P Inphatec, LLC has commercialized the first product to treat Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Our unique solution utilizes bacteriophages to target and kill the bacteria at the source of the problem – giving wine growers an organic and sustainable solution to a rising threat in California. Our goal is to harness the power of bacteriophages to improve “One Health”: humans, animals, and our environment.

At A&P Inphatec, everyone has a voice, data wins arguments, and individuals are empowered to think creatively. We believe we are all on the same team working together towards a common goal. If one of us succeeds, we all succeed. 

We want:

A&P Inphatec, LLC is seeking an experienced microbiologist applicant to join our research and development team as a full-time Research Scientist. This individual will be responsible for developing biological products for One Health. This individual must be able to communicate effectively in informal settings and be able to work well within a team. Candidates should have prior experience developing biological products.

Responsibilities include:

· Develop, optimize, and implement phage discovery techniques
· Develop and optimize biological products for use in One Health
· Creatively identify novel targets and biological solutions
· Contribute to the development of new intellectual property
· Presentation of results to internal scientists and external collaborators
· Other tasks as assigned

You have:

A PhD in life sciences or related field
·       Able to translate a high-level goal into action with minimal further guidance
·       A problem-solver with strong analytical skills
·       Strong microbiology and molecular biology skills, including, but not limited to:
o   Experience working with and isolating naturally occurring bacteria,
o   Nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, primer design, NGS
o   Working in an aseptic manner (biosafety cabinet)
·      Organized with excellent communication skills, including scientific presentations
·  Excitement to work in a close-knit working environment

You might have:

·       Experience developing novel bacteriophage technologies (bacteriophage isolation, characterization, and amplification)
·       Experience with plant-specific pathogens

You Want:

·       A challenging environment that will push you to grow and improve professionally, every day
·       Opportunities to learn new technologies and fields, along with the freedom to work on hard technology and real science
·       Competitive salary
·       100% company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
·       Monthly gym stipend
·       401k matching
·       Discounted wine!

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Base Pay Scale: $105,000 - $125,000 per year

The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. A&P Inphatec reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
A&P Inphatec is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.  
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting careers@inphatec.com.
 
JOB FRAUD ALERT:

We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Otsuka America, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Otsuka”) in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.
Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Otsuka websites.
If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities.
 
For immediate consideration, please email your resume or CV to: careers@inphatec.com
 

Palo Alto, CA

We are:

A&P Inphatec, LLC is commercializing the first EPA-registered product to treat Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Our unique solution utilizes bacteriophages to target and kill the bacteria at the source of the problem – giving wine growers an organic and sustainable solution to a rising threat in California. Our goal is to harness the power of bacteriophages to improve “One Health”: humans, animals, and our environment.

At A&P Inphatec, everyone has a voice, data wins arguments, and individuals are empowered to think creatively. We are a small team, but we help each other out and are all working together towards a common goal. If one of us succeeds, we all succeed.  

We want:

A&P Inphatec, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented applicant to join our team as a full-time Lab/Manufacturing Technician. This individual will be responsible for supporting the development, establishment, and execution of protocols to manufacture our EPA-registered product as well as daily lab maintenance activities. The ideal candidate can work independently to execute protocols while maintaining accurate manufacturing records, as well as troubleshoot any issues that arise and aid in the continual optimization and further development of our manufacturing line. This individual must be able to communicate effectively and work well within a small team. This individual will report to the Manager, Manufacturing. Candidates should have prior microbiology laboratory experience.

Responsibilities include:

• routine testing and maintenance of bacteriophage and bacterial banks
• routine inventorying of raw materials and work-in-progress
• preparation and sterilization of microbiological medias and buffers
• running small scale bacteriophage fermentation and purification assays
• bacterial and bacteriophage growth and enumeration/quantification
• aid in development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
• perform standard operating procedures in bacteriophage fermentation, purification, and/or bottle filling
• keep accurate records in real time of executed procedures for quality control
• aid in identifying and resolving any issues in the manufacturing process
• assist in maintaining warehouse inventories and environmental control
• assisting other scientists or members of the team or company as needed

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field
• Experience working with microbes and/or tissue culture
• Attention to detail and excellent record-keeping using standard Microsoft software
• Familiarity with chemical and biological risks of working in a laboratory environment
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Excitement to work in a close-knit environment

You might have:

• At least one year of laboratory experience (academic independent study or industry)
• Familiarity with a biosafety cabinet is a plus.
• Experience working with undomesticated bacteria (i.e. non-lab strains) and bacteriophages

You Want:

• A challenging environment that will push you to grow and improve professionally, every day
• Opportunities to learn new technologies and fields, along with the freedom to work on hard technology and real science
• Competitive salary
• 100% Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Monthly gym stipend
• 401k matching
• Discounted wine!

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Base Pay Scale: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
 
Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. A&P Inphatec reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

A&P Inphatec is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting careers@inphatec.com.
 
JOB FRAUD ALERT:

We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Otsuka America, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Otsuka”) in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.

Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Otsuka websites.

If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities.

Palo Alto, CA

We are:

A&P Inphatec, LLC has commercialized the first product to treat Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Our unique solution utilizes bacteriophages to target and kill the bacteria at the source of the problem – giving wine growers an organic and sustainable solution to a rising threat in California. Our goal is to harness the power of bacteriophages to improve “One Health”: humans, animals, and our environment.
At A&P Inphatec, everyone has a voice, data wins arguments, and individuals are empowered to think creatively. We believe we are all on the same team working together towards a common goal. If one of us succeeds, we all succeed. 

We want:

A&P Inphatec, LLC is seeking a full time Manager, Research Scientist with broad experience in microbiology and/or molecular biology, and strong interpersonal skills to join our research and development team. This individual will be responsible for managing current projects and developing microbial biopesticide, new biological products for One Health. This individual must be able to communicate effectively in informal settings and be able to work well within a team. Candidates should have prior experience developing biological products.

Responsibilities include:

•  Manage R&D staff including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
• Managing project teams to develop, execute and complete assignments
• Management, enable and inspire R&D staff to excellence
• Develop, optimize, and implement phage discovery techniques
• Develop and optimize biopesticides for use in agriculture
• Creatively identify novel targets and biological solutions
• Contribute to the development of new intellectual property
• Presentation of results to internal scientists and external collaborators
• Other tasks as assigned

You have:

• A PhD in life sciences or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience developing commercial biological products
• 2 years’ experience managing scientific technical staff (Ph.D., Research Associates)
• Able to translate a high-level goal into action with minimal further guidance
• A problem-solver with strong analytical skills
• Strong microbiology and molecular biology skills, including, but not limited to:
• Experience working with microorganism related research either bacteria, fungus, virus, and/or bacteriophage
• Experience working with and isolating naturally occurring bacteria,
• Nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, primer design, NGS
• Working in an aseptic manner (biosafety cabinet)
• Organized with excellent communication skills, including scientific presentations
• Experience hiring and mentoring growth of Scientists
• Excitement to work in a close-knit working environment

You might have:

• Experience developing novel bacteriophage technologies (bacteriophage isolation, characterization, and amplification)
• Experience with plant-specific pathogens

You Want:

• A challenging environment that will allow you to apply and further develop your leadership and management skills professionally everyday
• Opportunities to learn new technologies and fields, along with the freedom to work on hard technology and real science
• Competitive compensation
• 100% company subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Monthly gym stipend
• 401k matching
• Discounted wine!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Base Pay Scale : $125,000 - $145,000 per year
The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
 
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. A&P Inphatec reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
A&P Inphatec is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.  
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting careers@inphatec.com.
 
JOB FRAUD ALERT:
We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Otsuka America, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Otsuka”) in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.
Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Otsuka websites.
If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities.
 
For immediate consideration, please email your resume or CV to: careers@inphatec.com
 

 Palo Alto, CA