Lessen
The Scientist II, Automated Strain Engineering role drives innovation in high-throughput cloning and yeast strain construction by developing new methodologies and scaling them to automated workflows. This position involves collaborating with automation engineers to translate manual protocols into scalable systems, optimizing processes, and mentoring junior researchers. The role focuses on reducing turnaround times and increasing capacity to support metabolic engineering teams in achieving project goals.
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2020
Lessen is a property maintenance and facilities management platform that connects real estate owners and operators with a vetted network of local professionals to deliver repairs, turns, renovations, and ongoing maintenance. Their software coordinates work orders, scheduling, and quality control to speed project turnaround, reduce costs, and give portfolio-wide visibility. Lessen serves single-family rental owners, institutional landlords, and property managers looking to scale maintenance operations with standardized processes and performance tracking. Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, the company combines on-the-ground crews and technology to streamline vendor management and improve asset and tenant outcomes.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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