Evelo Biosciences is seeking a dedicated and talented Bacteriologist to join our dynamic organization.

Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVLO) a biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered, systemically acting biologics that could disrupt the industry is looking for a highly motivated individual who is energized by the prospect of working in a clinical stage company, has a strong desire to learn, and wishes to be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Microbiology group to help drive key programs.

This exciting role will afford a qualified Research Associate the opportunity to apply their extensive knowledge of microbiology to perform experiments that will aim to grow and characterize pure cultures of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and quantify and identify microorganisms that are present in non-sterile drug products. The successful candidate will possess the required skills in bacterial physiology, maintenance, preservation, microscopy, quantification and molecular methods, formulation of media composition, and the ability to multi-task within scope.

Primary responsibilities:

• Isolate, identify and maintain anaerobic and aerobic microorganisms from human and animal samples
• Grow bacterial cultures in flasks and bioreactors for in vitro and in vivo experiments
• Perform standard microbiology protocols to quantify microorganisms in non-sterile samples (e.g. VCC, TCC, total protein and lipid content, total carbon content)
• Perform standard molecular biology protocols (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR)
• Develop and execute assays on various platforms as directed
• Analyze and present data internally
• Perform lab operations duties as needed, interface with other teams at Evelo, vendors, and CROs

Desired capabilities, skills and experience:

• Experience in taxonomic identification and phylogenetic analysis
• Experience with USP and EPA methods
• Experience in designing and troubleshooting protocols, including consulting literature
• Demonstrated adaptability and the ability to quickly learn new experimental approaches in a fast-paced and evolving organization.
• Strong oral and written communication as well as excellent collaboration & interpersonal capabilities
• Outstanding team player with ability to work in groups as well as independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, familiarity with databases (e.g. FileMaker Pro, LIMS, NCBI) and electronic lab notebooks

Education and experience requirements:

• BS or MS degree in microbiology or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in industry preferred

About Evelo Biosciences

Evelo Biosciences is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing oral biologics that act on SINTAX™, the small intestinal axis, with systemic therapeutic effects. SINTAX plays a central role in governing the immune, metabolic and neurological systems. The company’s first product candidates are pharmaceutical preparations of single strains of microbes selected for defined pharmacological properties. Evelo’s therapies have the potential to be effective, safe, and affordable medicines to improve the lives of people with inflammatory diseases and cancer.

Evelo currently has four product candidates in development: EDP1815, EDP1867 and EDP2939 for the treatment of inflammatory diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and COVID-19, and EDP1908 for the treatment of cancer. Evelo is advancing additional product candidates in other disease areas.

For more information, please visit www.evelobio.com and engage with Evelo on LinkedIn.

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