Research Associate I-III, Product

Job Title: Research Associate

Location:  Hayward, CA

About Lygos

Lygos is an industrial biotechnology company developing biobased sustainable solutions to improve everyday products. Our technology platform enables better economics and unlocks the power of organic acids specialty chemicals, enabling our partners to offer sustainable alternatives to legacy petroleum-based plastics, fragrances, home and personal care products, and more.

Essential Duties 

• Perform and document laboratory work


• Assemble/disassemble and maintain laboratory equipment


• Synthesize, prepare and test samples according to specific methods.


• Review data for thoroughness and accuracy and prepare simple reports 


• Follows Lygos policies, practices and ethics in the performance of individual duties

Qualifications & Experience: 

• B.S. Degree or higher in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry


• Demonstrated experience in organic synthesis


• Strong work ethic and self-motivation to perform daily duties with little supervision after initial training


• Basic computer skills and be comfortable with email and standard Google and Microsoft applications


• Good communication skills to report observations, results of experiments and test details.

Nice-to-haves (but not required):

• Two or more years of prior work experience in a laboratory


• Experience in polymer derivatization and characterization, especially water soluble polymers

Location information:

This position is for our Hayward, CA  location.  The employee must work on-site at this location 5 days per week.  Willing to travel up to 5% of the time

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  

Lygos, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.