--- title: 'General Pool (Engineering Talent) at Phase Biolabs' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/general-pool-engineering-talent-phase-biolabs-nottingham-rsy28v1naeqj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # General Pool (Engineering Talent) at Phase Biolabs - **Company:** Phase Biolabs - **Location:** Nottingham, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2023-08-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/phasebiolabs/47fde3f5-f924-4138-8267-26383374c7ca ## Job description ## THE COMPANY Phase Biolabs is a biotech startup developing carbon upcycling technology to convert industrial CO2 into useful products. We’re on a mission to decarbonise heavy industry and upcycle more than 1 gigaton of CO2 by 2050. We’re working on optimising the microorganisms that catalyse the conversion CO2 into chemicals and e-fuels as well as scaling our gas fermentation bioprocess. Phase is backed by leading climate tech investors, Y Combinator (W22) and Bill Gate's Breakthrough Energy. If you are a top-notch scientist, engineer, or builder with a passion for solving big problems, we want to hear from you. We are seeking extraordinary talent to join our team of visionaries, risk-takers, and problem-solvers who want to become part of an effort to leverage bioengineering and convert CO2 into ethanol & other useful products. Our proprietary technology uses genetically engineered microbes to enable the creation of valuable products from CO2 emissions. What We Offer: - The opportunity to work on a revolutionary technology that has the potential to transform industries and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. - A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact. - The flexibility to shape your role based on your skills, interests, and career goals. - Competitive compensation and benefits, including professional development opportunities. - Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company. Who You Are: - You have a strong background in bioengineering, process engineering, or chemical engineering, with a track record of success in your field. - You are a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - You have excellent communication skills and can effectively articulate your ideas to a diverse audience. - You are excited about the possibility of contributing to a wide range of projects and are open to exploring new opportunities. - You embody our company values of being Authentic, Resilient, and Respectful. - Most importantly, you are a doer who takes initiative and gets things done instead of finding excuses. Desired Skills: - Experience with genetic engineering, microbial fermentation, or bioprocess engineering. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is an open-ended role for candidates at any experience level who want to change the world with us. If you think you have the skills, drive, and pioneering spirit to be part of our mission, we encourage you to apply. Tell us about yourself and how your talents can contribute to building the future of carbon-tech. ## THE HIRING PROCESS: We will review your cover letter and CV and if we think you might be a good fit we will invite you to an initial screening interview (10-20 minutes) which covers basic qualifying questions. Following this we will take a deeper dive into your skills and experience in a technical interview (30-45 minutes) as well as a cultural interview (30-45 minutes) to learn about you, your motivation and ambitions. We may ask you to visit us for a few days as well so we can meet. If successful, we will carry out referencing before an offer is made. We endeavour to provide feedback to all interviewees. Applications are being considered on an rolling basis. ## COVER LETTER In your (short) cover letter please explain why you are interested in the jobs, why we should hire you and how you’ve demonstrated the key skills we’re looking for. ## HOW TO APPLY: Only applications received through our website will be reviewed. If you have any questions, please email the Phase Hiring Team at hr@phasebiolabs.com. ## About Phase Biolabs ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Phase Biolabs converts CO₂ from industrial emissions into carbon-neutral ethanol and e-fuels using gas fermentation, retrofitting onto existing plants. - **Entity Type**: Private (startup, Y Combinator Winter 2022 batch) - **Headquarters**: Nottingham, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: David Ortega (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Industrial biotechnology, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), e-fuels / renewable chemicals - **Target customers**: Industrial emitters (e.g., steel, cement, chemical plants), fuel blenders, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, marine shipping companies, chemical manufacturers - **Mission statement**: “Upcycle 1 gigaton of CO₂ by 2050” by turning industrial emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. ## Products & Services - **E‑ethanol (Phase’s core product)**: A drop-in, low-carbon ethanol produced from CO₂ via fermentation. Can be blended into road fuel, converted to sustainable aviation fuel (alcohol-to-jet pathway), used as marine fuel, or sold as a chemical feedstock for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, etc. [phasebiolabs.com](https://phasebiolabs.com/) - **Retrofit bolt‑on technology**: Phase’s fermentation unit attaches to existing industrial plants, directly consuming their CO₂ emissions without requiring separate carbon capture equipment. [phasebiolabs.com](https://phasebiolabs.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Supported by Y Combinator (Winter 2022) and Breakthrough Energy Foundation (Bill Gates’ Innovator Fellowship). Team size of 10 (as of YC listing). [ycombinator.com](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/phase-biolabs) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy Foundation - **Growth Signals**: Targeting a $70B global ethanol market; expanding into SAF, marine fuel, and chemical feedstock applications; proprietary biocatalyst and AI-driven strain engineering. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proven technology**: Gas fermentation is already commercialised; Phase uses a novel biocatalyst to directly convert CO₂ to ethanol without expensive carbon capture steps. [phasebiolabs.com/about-us](https://phasebiolabs.com/about-us) - **Cost‑effective**: Claims their process makes carbon recycling profitable, unlike many costly CCU approaches. - **Drop‑in compatibility**: E‑ethanol works with existing infrastructure (engines, pipelines, chemical processes). - **Low competition in e‑ethanol**: Most competitors focus on other e‑fuels, giving Phase a niche advantage. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale up**: Retrofitting more industrial emitters to increase production capacity. - **Market expansion**: Penetrate road fuel blending (growing globally), SAF (alcohol‑to‑jet), marine fuel, and chemical feedstock markets. - **Technology development**: Continue improving biocatalyst efficiency using AI and genetic engineering to lower costs and increase yield. [ycombinator.com](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/phase-biolabs) ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven**: “Work on the problem that matters most” – directly combatting climate change by turning CO₂ into useful products. [phasebiolabs.com/career](https://phasebiolabs.com/career) - **Small, agile team**: 10 people as of YC listing; opportunity to wear multiple hats and have high impact. - **Cutting‑edge science**: Combines synthetic biology, AI, and process engineering to develop novel metabolic pathways. - **Backed by top accelerators**: Y Combinator and Breakthrough Energy support provide credibility and network. - **Location**: Nottingham, UK (office at Unit 2 Alcester St, Harrimans Ln). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but small startup likely offers flexibility. ## Sources 1. [phasebiolabs.com](https://phasebiolabs.com/) 2. [phasebiolabs.com/about-us](https://phasebiolabs.com/about-us) 3. [phasebiolabs.com/career](https://phasebiolabs.com/career) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/phasebiolabs](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/phasebiolabs) 5. [ycombinator.com/companies/phase-biolabs](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/phase-biolabs)