Alta Resource Technologies focuses on transforming mining technology through innovative methods in mineral separation and the sourcing of critical raw materials. Backed by DCVC (Data Collective).
About the role
The Head of Computational Biology will be responsible for hands-on technical execution and building and leading a small team. They will integrate Alta’s design-build-test-learn (DBTL) data with in silico and bioinformatics approaches to improve predictions of protein expression, activity, specificity, and manufacturability. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field with 5–10 of proven success in cross-functional leadership
- Demonstrated people leadership: directly managing, hiring, and developing a team of scientists while remaining a hands-on individual contributor (player/coach)
- Proven track record of delivering outcomes: has built design/test systems that delivered protein, peptide, antibody, or similar candidates that were commercially relevant and advanced toward commercialization
- Expertise in machine learning and predictive models focused on protein engineering workflows
- Expertise in bioinformatics pipelines and databases
- Experience with generative AI models
More about this role
Alta Resource Technologies (Alta) is a next generation mining company that uses synthetic biology to separate critical minerals from conventional and unconventional resources, including e-waste. Founded in 2023, the company is expanding its team in Boulder, CO. The exponential growth of new tech industries, as well as the information technology sector, are driving historic growth in mineral demand and stressing existing supply streams. Meeting new demand, diversifying the supply chain, and producing minerals in a more sustainable manner requires the rapid development, deployment and scaling of new technologies. This mineral challenge represents a historic opportunity for technology development and value creation. Alta is proud to be at the vanguard of this mega trend.
The Head of Computational Biology will be responsible for hands-on technical execution and building and leading a small team. They will integrate Alta’s design-build-test-learn (DBTL) data with in silico and bioinformatics approaches to improve predictions of protein expression, activity, specificity, and manufacturability. A key requirement for this role is a demonstrated ability to translate computational models...
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