Job Description

Job:                            Operator (weekend, early or late shift) at Mango Materials

Location:                    Redwood Shores, CA

Pay:                            $64,000 + benefits (health/vision/dental)

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to join a certified B Corp that is actively working to generate Earth-friendly materials from existing waste products? Mango Materials is a women-led team of hardworking scientists, engineers and operators producing biobased, biodegradable materials from waste greenhouse gases – and we want you to be a part of it.

Want to know more? Keep reading!

We are seeking an Operator to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team at a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility. This position will report to the Director of Fermentation and will follow detailed instructions to operate fermentation and material processing equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Background on the company and position:

The company is led by a technically oriented team – five of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress and allocate tasks. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart.

This position will report to the Director of Fermentation and, after initial training, will follow detailed procedures and check lists to operate fermentation and material processing equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position – we are hosted by our partner, a local wastewater treatment plant, and have office trailers near our production site. Odors and noises affiliated with a modern waste processing facility are to be expected.

Our current opening is for a Weekend Operator position with the following hours:

• Monday, Tuesday & Friday, early shift: 6am-2pm OR late shift: noon-8pm
• Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details. A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!

The mission of this position is to diligently follow protocols in a field environment to assist in advancing the overall company goal of producing biodegradable, biobased polymers from methane gas.

The Operator will be expected to:

• Follow Mango safety principles and contribute to the behavioral & psychological safety of our work environment.
• Work full-time in an outdoor, field environment
• Operate fermentation and downstream processing equipment by diligently following detailed protocols
• Clearly and carefully record detailed notes and observations
• Analyze field samples in the lab
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Troubleshoot basic challenges
• Maintain cleanliness at the work site
• Perform other company-related duties designated at the discretion of the supervisor

Our ideal candidate is:

• Conscientious about reading and following directions, adhering to systems in place, and keeping records
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Flexible, creative, proactive, punctual
• A team playerwith strong collaboration skills
• An excellent communicator
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company

Must have reliable transportation to Redwood Shores, CA.

Mango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

How to Apply

1. Complete the application profile
2. Upload a short (less than 100 word) cover letter in PDF format
3. Include a P.S. with your cover letter letting us know what you would ideally like out of this job.
4. Upload your resume
5. Answer all the questions on the application profile

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: b-corp, biotechnology, and green business. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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