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Term: Full-time, 6-month contract (eligible for extension) About Minera Systems At Minera, were building carbon removal technology that extracts and captures CO from decomposing biomass. Were a team of climate-focused entrepreneurs and engineers working together to make a big impact. Now, were adding bioprocess intelligence to the mix. Weve developed a bench-scale prototype reactor and are preparing to launch our field pilot. As we scale, microbial behaviour becomes critical to our system performance. About the role: Were hiring a Bioprocess Analyst to lead efforts to understand and optimize the microbial processes driving aerobic decomposition in our bioreactors. Youll be the first microbial expert on our team and will play a key role in commercialization as we scale from lab-scale reactors to industrial deployments. If you're passionate about climate solutions and are ready to get your hands dirty, wed love to hear from you. What youll do: Microbial Research & Profiling Analyze microbial community succession during composting at lab and pilot scale Design sampling protocols and interpret third-party microbial sequencing results (e.g. 16S rRNA) Recommend microbial indicators or targets to track over time Evaluate microbial effects on composting performance Design and run small-scale trials Compost Optimization Support Support the operation of the bench scale prototype Help model how microbial metabolism links to temperature and gas levels Work with engineers to inform C:N ratio targets, feedstock recipes, and airflow tuning Advise on moisture management, stratification risks, and field-scale microbial resilience Support development of a compost quality monitoring framework (e.g., maturity/stability, nutrient profile, contaminants) and help translate results into practical operating recommendations. Scale-Up Support Propose design or operational adjustments to support microbial stability at scale Recommend monitoring practices for field deployments Cross-Functional Collaboration Present findings to engineers, founders, and partners Contribute to reports, research summaries, and grant applications Translate microbial insights into actionable improvements Who you are: You have a background in biology, microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, or a related field Youre excited to apply your skills in a real-world, impact-driven start-up Youre comfortable working across disciplines and have a practical mindset Required: Degree in microbiology, biology, environmental science, or similar (graduate degree preferred but not required) Knowledge of microbial succession, aerobic decomposition, and microbial kinetics Some experience with experimental design and interpreting microbial profiling dataStrong communication and collaboration skills Bonus if you have: Experience with composting systems or bioreactors Exposure to metagenomics, bioinformatics, or microbial consortia Experience working with hardware teams or startups Why Join Minera? Help build climate technology from the ground up Apply your skills to a real-world climate solution Work alongside a small, ambitious team with backgrounds in engineering, design, and cleantech Be part of a company creating measurable carbon removal impact #J-18808-Ljbffr