Lead Scientist – Cofounder Track

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🕒 March 4

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Biome/Build

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2024

🤝 B2B

🌾 Agriculture

🔬 Science

B2B • Agriculture • Science

Biome/Build is a company that upcycles agricultural crop by-products into engineered, toxin-free construction materials and boards for the built environment. Their circular manufacturing process diverts biomass from burning and landfills, lowers embodied carbon, and supplies high-performance alternatives to plywood, MDF, and gypsum while supporting rural livelihoods and decentralized production. Biome/Build targets architects, designers, and construction projects seeking low-emission, sustainable materials that improve indoor air quality and contribute to climate-aligned building.

📋 Description

• Lead R&D on biobased composites, with a focus on straw-based panel products • Develop, test, and optimize binders/resins (formaldehyde-free, bio-based alternatives) • Run experiments, design testing protocols, and analyze mechanical, thermal, acoustic properties • Own partnerships with labs, research institutes, and testing facilities • Translate research into scalable pilot-line production processes • Collaborate with operations and product teams to bring innovations to market • Build and lead the science team over time

🎯 Requirements

• 3–7 years experience in material science / chemical engineering / polymer science, ideally with a PhD or master’s degree • Experience on natural fiber composites, bio-based binders/resins, or panel products • Comfortable in lab + factory environments • Problem-solver, quick learner, and love getting your hands dirty

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance incentives • Significant equity with co-founder vesting track • Support for conferences, journals, and lab collaborations • Work with a passionate team building for people and the planet