UPSIDE Foods
Overview
Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. The company aims to address environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges while providing the meat people love. Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved milestones including producing multiple species of meat and selling a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company seeks to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood. UPSIDE Foods has won industry awards and has raised $608 million from a range of investors. About this job:
UPSIDE is seeking an innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced growth environment and is passionate about changing the future of food and setting a standard for cell culture media. The R&D Scientist in cell culture media will develop and run experimental designs to formulate cell culture media for various cell types, analyze data, communicate results, and help drive research forward. The scientist will collaborate with process development, cell line development, and data experts to formulate and execute a scalable media strategy, and will mentor junior associates in the cell culture media team. Responsibilities
Develops experiments in traditional and high-throughput cell culture platforms at multiple scales. Mammalian and avian cell/tissue culture, including thawing, subculturing, freezing, single-cell cloning, etc. Cell culture media development (serum-free/chemically defined). Designs and executes experiments independently or with guidance for complex experiments. Proficient data collection, interpretation, and analysis to determine next steps; plans further experiments based on data and objectives. Mentor and supervise others in areas of expertise. About You (Qualifications)
Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or closely related science with 3+ years of R&D experience in cultivated meat, biopharmaceutical, or related industry; or strong BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or similar industry are encouraged to apply. Industrial or academic cell culture media and process development experience. Working knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DOE). Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Ability to develop scientific knowledge by learning new methods from peers, seminars, and literature. Maintain scientific scholarship through internal and external networking and literature reviews. Working knowledge/understanding of scale-up considerations for cell culture media/process. Experience using SIMCA, JMP, Minitab or Python for navigating and analyzing large data sets. What You’ll Work With
A talented team dedicated to optimizing media and processes to make a safe, cost-effective, and animal-component-free cell culture medium. Collaboration with upstream and downstream R&D teams, manufacturing Ops, commercial production, and product development where media is used at every stage of the cultivated meat process. Key Contributions in First Year
Inception and production of key media prototypes for current and upcoming products. Optimizing processes and existing media formulations. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Stock options for all full-time incoming team members 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for medical (including HSA and FSA), dental, and vision Pet insurance Unlimited PTO Employee Engagement Council Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities Note:
Pay may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge and skills. Equal Opportunity
UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. UPSIDE Foods is a federal contractor and includes voluntary self-identification sections for demographic and disability information in compliance with applicable laws. Completion is voluntary and confidential. Public burden statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, this survey may take about 5 minutes to complete. This section is for government reporting purposes and does not affect hiring decisions.
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Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. The company aims to address environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges while providing the meat people love. Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved milestones including producing multiple species of meat and selling a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company seeks to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood. UPSIDE Foods has won industry awards and has raised $608 million from a range of investors. About this job:
UPSIDE is seeking an innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced growth environment and is passionate about changing the future of food and setting a standard for cell culture media. The R&D Scientist in cell culture media will develop and run experimental designs to formulate cell culture media for various cell types, analyze data, communicate results, and help drive research forward. The scientist will collaborate with process development, cell line development, and data experts to formulate and execute a scalable media strategy, and will mentor junior associates in the cell culture media team. Responsibilities
Develops experiments in traditional and high-throughput cell culture platforms at multiple scales. Mammalian and avian cell/tissue culture, including thawing, subculturing, freezing, single-cell cloning, etc. Cell culture media development (serum-free/chemically defined). Designs and executes experiments independently or with guidance for complex experiments. Proficient data collection, interpretation, and analysis to determine next steps; plans further experiments based on data and objectives. Mentor and supervise others in areas of expertise. About You (Qualifications)
Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or closely related science with 3+ years of R&D experience in cultivated meat, biopharmaceutical, or related industry; or strong BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or similar industry are encouraged to apply. Industrial or academic cell culture media and process development experience. Working knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DOE). Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Ability to develop scientific knowledge by learning new methods from peers, seminars, and literature. Maintain scientific scholarship through internal and external networking and literature reviews. Working knowledge/understanding of scale-up considerations for cell culture media/process. Experience using SIMCA, JMP, Minitab or Python for navigating and analyzing large data sets. What You’ll Work With
A talented team dedicated to optimizing media and processes to make a safe, cost-effective, and animal-component-free cell culture medium. Collaboration with upstream and downstream R&D teams, manufacturing Ops, commercial production, and product development where media is used at every stage of the cultivated meat process. Key Contributions in First Year
Inception and production of key media prototypes for current and upcoming products. Optimizing processes and existing media formulations. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Stock options for all full-time incoming team members 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for medical (including HSA and FSA), dental, and vision Pet insurance Unlimited PTO Employee Engagement Council Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities Note:
Pay may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge and skills. Equal Opportunity
UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. UPSIDE Foods is a federal contractor and includes voluntary self-identification sections for demographic and disability information in compliance with applicable laws. Completion is voluntary and confidential. Public burden statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, this survey may take about 5 minutes to complete. This section is for government reporting purposes and does not affect hiring decisions.
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