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# Research Associate II, DSP at Antheia

- **Company:** Antheia
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/antheia/jobs/4709625006

## Job description

About Antheia: Antheia is the advanced biosynthesis company transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation for the 21st century. Antheia’s commercially proven technology platform produces high-value pharmaceutical ingredients in a fraction of the time compared to legacy approaches while significantly reducing supply chain risk. The company provides its global pharmaceutical customers with a resilient, efficient supply of critical ingredients at scale, while expanding the innovation frontier for new therapeutic development. Backed by leading investors and recognized by the U.S. government as a priority technology for public health and national and economic security, Antheia is manufacturing the medicines the world needs today while enabling tomorrow’s breakthrough therapeutics.

Working at Antheia: Our cross-functional team shares a vision for the future: improved pharmaceutical supply chains that can end drug shortages and drive equitable access to essential medicines. As a team, we aim to embody a culture that celebrates diversity, prioritizes knowledge sharing, encourages exploration and ideation, challenges constructively, and supports individuals in their professional and personal journeys. At Antheia, you can expect to be inspired by the science, by your teammates, and by the opportunity we have to bring about change in the pharmaceutical industry.

The scope of the Research Associate DSP includes understanding fate of impurities, product stability and degradation mechanisms, identifying unit operations and key parameters to establish operating ranges and meet target COGs. This position will require managing unit operations and collecting data towards developing scalable processes to separate and purify bio-derived Starting Materials and APIs from bench to Pilot scale. Laboratory skills in sample preparation and analysis, Liquid-Solid separation, Liquid-Liquid separation are required. A successful incumbent will work cross-functionally with Biology, Analytics, Operations, Quality and Regulatory departments to support the team in developing sustainable processes that produce in specification products in the timelines established.

Primary Responsibilities

- Comply with safety protocols and ensure the safety of co-workers
- Comply with Regulatory and DEA requirements when required for handling, disposal and documentation
- Support project teams to deliver on project goals
- Perform studies following experimental protocols
- Run regular unit operations and data collection for analysis
- Preparation of samples for Analytical methods
- Maintain equipment
- Work cross functionally and provide documentation for transparency and reports
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- B.S. in Chemistry, or applicable area of study 2+ years industry experience
- Analytical and compound isolation laboratory experience
- Hands on experience with bench scale filtration, evaporation and crystallization
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience writing reports
- Analytical Chemistry experience with HPLC/UPLC a plus.

The base compensation for this role is $80K - $100K based on demonstrated relevant skills and experience. For full-time employees, Antheia offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Part-time (<30 hours per week) and temporary roles are not eligible for Company sponsored benefits.

- Comprehensive compensation package, which includes annual bonus potential and equity opportunities
- Paid time off, in addition to company-observed holidays
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Free access to the Menlo Park Labs Gym
- Menlo Park Labs free shuttle service to CalTrain, BART Station, and SF

Antheia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law. In addition, Antheia prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. 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..

## About Antheia

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Antheia uses an advanced biosynthesis platform to manufacture plant-inspired pharmaceutical ingredients (KSMs and APIs) via yeast fermentation, aiming to replace inefficient agricultural supply chains for essential medicines.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio)
- **Founded**: 2015 [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/about/)
- **Founders**: Dr. Christina Smolke (CEO) and Dr. Kristy Hawkins (CSO) [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/about/)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (synthetic biology, fermentation, active pharmaceutical ingredients)
- **Target customers**: Global pharmaceutical companies seeking reliable, sustainable supply of complex key starting materials and APIs (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission**: “Transform pharmaceutical supply chains, so that drug shortages can become a problem of the past and essential medicines are readily available to those who need them.” [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/about/)

## Products & Services
- **[Biosynthetic KSMs and APIs]**: Key starting materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients produced through yeast fermentation, offering unprecedented complexity, consistent yields, and on‑demand manufacturing. [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/)
- **Manufacturing Platform**: A commercially proven technology platform that delivers high‑value pharmaceutical ingredients in weeks instead of years, significantly reducing supply chain risk. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$250.3M** across multiple rounds (Seed through Series C) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio); estimated annual revenue of **$4.5M** [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Series B led by Viking Global Investors; Series C (2025) led by Global Health Investment Corporation and EDBI; includes prior support from NIH, NSF, and other U.S. government grants. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio), [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/about/)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **15.8% YoY** to 56 employees (April 2024–2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio); recognized by the U.S. government as a priority technology for public health and national/economic security [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio); presence in Singapore and the United Kingdom; currently has **2 open positions** (Human Resources Generalist, Research Associate II) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/antheia)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Advanced biosynthesis vs. agriculture**: Uses contained yeast fermentation instead of plant‑based sourcing, eliminating climate vulnerability, long timelines, and inconsistent yields.
- **Complex molecule capability**: Can produce molecules too complex for traditional chemical synthesis, unlocking new therapeutic opportunities.
- **Supply chain resilience**: On‑demand, low‑latency production reduces dependency on volatile agricultural supply chains and enables faster response to shortages.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale its manufacturing platform to deliver a growing pipeline of KSMs and APIs to global pharma customers.
- Continue developing novel molecules for drug discovery and development.
- Expand facility capabilities (pilot plant coming) and deepen partnerships with governments and leading investors to secure supply chains for essential medicines.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes transparency (open communication across teams), equity (inclusion core to values), continual learning (professional training budget, academic roots), and responsibility/accountability. [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/careers/)
- **Work environment**: Onsite role with state‑of‑the‑art lab facilities, pilot plant capabilities, onsite gym, monthly team lunches, EV charging, and Bay Area shuttle service. [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/careers/)
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities. [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/careers/)
- **Benefits**: High‑quality medical, vision, dental insurance; mental health services; generous vacation, sick days, and parental leave. [antheia.bio](https://antheia.bio/careers/)
- **Culture**: Cross‑functional, mission‑driven team working to end drug shortages; celebrates diversity and knowledge sharing.

## Sources
1. [antheia.bio - About](https://antheia.bio/about/)
2. [antheia.bio - Homepage](https://antheia.bio/)
3. [antheia.bio - Careers](https://antheia.bio/careers/)
4. [LinkedIn - Antheia, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/antheiabio)
5. [Greenhouse - Jobs at Antheia](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/antheia)

## Other roles at Antheia

- [General Applications](https://feeny.ai/job/general-applications-antheia-menlo-park-jwc4y3ak1xs1) — Menlo Park, CA