Top 115 Biologist Jobs in Benicia, Ca

Research Associate, Biology
ZymoChem —San Leandro, CA
- $80,000 - $114,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Staff Biologist I/II (For Part-Time and Full-Time Positions)
Sequoia Ecological Consulting —Walnut Creek, CA
- $25 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Field Biologist (Field Based)
ERM Group —Walnut Creek, CA
- $35.10 - $38.46 an hour
- Part-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Genetics Engineer
Confidential Posting —San Francisco, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Entry Level Microbiologist
HarveStaff —Berkeley, CA
- $30.08 - $38.08 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
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5d
Biologist 2
HDR —Oakland, CA
- $95,638 - $147,555 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Staff Biologist / Planner / Permit Specialist
OMS Consulting Services, LLC —Pleasant Hill, CA
- $32 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C), Environmental Science, Policy, and Management #87591
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $30.12 - $30.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
5d
Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist - Biological Science - Advanced Bioimaging Center - Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $55,000 - $194,800 a year
- Online Application
- Computer Science
- System design
- Analysis skills
Research Associate (RL Environments)
Anthrogen —San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
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Project Biologist
Sequoia Ecological Consulting —Walnut Creek, CA
- $36 - $44 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
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Research Associate
ALSTEM —Richmond, CA
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
Research Associate or Associate Scientist, Genome Engineer
Conception —Berkeley, CA
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
Research Associate - Vector Core
Merge Labs —San Francisco, CA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Scientist I
Cellanome —San Francisco, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Associate Scientist
Vivodyne —San Francisco, CA
- $95,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Research Associate
Pendulum™ —San Francisco, CA
- $89,000 - $99,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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8d
Research Associate - Systems Biology & Phage Therapy (Silas Lab)
Gladstone Institutes —San Francisco, CA
- $28.35 - $32.67 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Surgery
- Bachelor of Science
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Scientist - Stem Cell Biology
ALSTEM —Richmond, CA
- Email
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Antibody Screening and Display
CEDENT —Berkeley, CA
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree

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Research Associate, Biology

ZymoChem
San Leandro, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $114,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Protein purification
Research design
Laboratory experiment design
Record keeping
Laboratory project records management
Cell line culture
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Laboratory inventory control
Microbiological culture handling
Master's degree in microbiology
Startup experience
Master's degree in molecular biology
Bachelor of Science
Design of experiments
Bioengineering
Master's degree in Biochemistry
Physiology knowledge
Mid-level
Biochemical Engineering
Research project design
Microbiology
Collaborative research
Molecular cloning
Biochemical laboratory techniques
Genetic engineering
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Scientific protocols
Master of Science

Full Job Description

About ZymoChem

ZymoChem is pioneering breakthrough science for a fossil-free future. We are building bio-based materials that make everyday products better for people and the planet, accelerating the world’s transition to a true zero-carbon economy.

Backed by $65M in funding from global leaders including lululemon, Toyota Ventures, Breakout Ventures, and major U.S. government agencies (DOE, DOD), ZymoChem is scaling rapidly. With our Series B anticipated in early 2026, we are expanding across all teams to accelerate the commercialization of our products.

At ZymoChem, our culture is rooted in curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. We tackle complex scientific challenges with determination and succeed because of the strength of our diverse, multidisciplinary teams working toward a bold mission. As a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation, we hold ourselves accountable not only to scientific and commercial excellence, but also to creating measurable impact for people and the planet. If you are motivated by advancing science, addressing climate-scale challenges, and shaping the future of sustainable materials, ZymoChem offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Our Mission: To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.

Our Vision: To live in a world in which the goods we depend on every day are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed for a sustainable economy - without compromise.

Our Values: Lead with Compassion, Aspire Collectively, Evolve Continuously, Innovate with Impact, Scale Sustainably

The Opportunity

ZymoChem is hiring a Research Associate, Strain Engineering/ Biology to join a rapidly expanding R&D team and help drive the company’s metabolic pathway development and strain optimization efforts. In this fast-paced, technical milestone-oriented role, you will have a breadth of opportunities to acquire diverse experiences & skills with enzyme development, strain characterization, high-throughput automated screening, and design-of-experiments. Additional responsibilities for this role will include building out & expanding the Strain Development Group’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technologies as well as routinely interfacing with other groups such as the Analytics and Fermentation Teams.

Responsibilities

Design of experiments, execution & optimization of protocols, and collection & processing data with a focus on strain characterization for achieving targeted TRY metrics of small molecule products
Implement molecular and synthetic biology workflows for the construction of plasmids, strains, and enzymes to facilitate strain characterization and pathway optimization efforts
Develop and carry out high-throughput microbial cell culture workflows for the routine assessment of new strains
Assist with in vitro and in vivo enzymatic assays
Interface with the company’s data management system to record strain and enzyme-based data
Effectively communicate and collaborate with other R&D groups, including the Molecular Biology, Fermentation, and Analytics Teams
Manage the streamlined operation of the Strain Development Group by routinely preparing sterile materials, reagents, and media as well as maintaining the group’s chemicals and consumables inventories
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

MS or BS in Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline
Level of Associate is dependent on years of experience with 1-5 years of relevant lab/ industrial/ start-up experience being preferred. Relevant experience should align with department specific requirements.
Expertise with bacterial physiology and the execution of microbial cell cultures in the context of biosynthetic pathway development & characterization is strongly preferred; additional experience with other industrially relevant microorganisms is a plus
Hands on experience with synthetic biology and strain engineering techniques such as PCR, Gibson Assembly, restriction digestion, ligation, and homologous recombination
Experience with protein expression, purification, and enzymatic assays
Rigorous attention to details with experimental design, execution, noise/variability, reproducibility, and recordkeeping
Keen sense for both physical (lab) and data-oriented organization
Excellent time management skills, effective with multitasking, and an adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency

Culture and Benefits

We are a mission-driven team building the future of sustainable materials. At ZymoChem, you’ll work on bold ideas with smart, collaborative people while enjoying benefits that support you to have work & life balance.

Full-time opportunities at ZymoChem come with:

Competitive pay range of $80,000-114,000 based on experience.
Company stock options
401(k) retirement plan (traditional and Roth) with up to 4% company match
100% Employee coverage on base medical, dental, and vision plans and up to 80% dependent coverage. and life and long-term disability insurance.
Additional benefits include FSA, commuter, and supplemental life insurance.
Flexible time off policy with 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year and 11 paid company holidays per year.
Relocation assistance may be agreed upon as well.
Monthly Team all-hands and social events.

If this opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your career aspirations, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume/CV and a cover letter through our website job posting.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. ZymoChem may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa immediately or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills for this job. 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.

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biologist jobs in benicia, ca

Research Associate, Biology

Staff Biologist I/II (For Part-Time and Full-Time Positions)

Field Biologist (Field Based)

Genetics Engineer

Entry Level Microbiologist

Biologist 2

Staff Biologist / Planner / Permit Specialist

Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C), Environmental Science, Policy, and Management #87591

Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist - Biological Science - Advanced Bioimaging Center - Department of Molecular and Cell Biology

Research Associate (RL Environments)

Project Biologist

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Research Associate or Associate Scientist, Genome Engineer

Research Associate - Vector Core

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Research Associate

Research Associate - Systems Biology & Phage Therapy (Silas Lab)

Scientist - Stem Cell Biology

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