We are on a mission to expand supply & demand for macroalgae-based solutions
Our vision
Marine Biologics is a biomaterials business building impossible products from macroalgae. We bring together the world's first composition dataset with cutting edge prediction engines and green chemistry to drive innovation in food, beverage and beyond.
We believe macroalgae will be the innovation workhorse for the bioeconomy. Our team's unique combination of deep expertise in macroalgae chemistry, data analytics, processing technologies and product design eliminate constraints holding back new innovations created from sustainably cultivated macroalgae.
Patrick Griffin
Patrick Griffin
I am a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record building technology companies. I’ve scaled two successful businesses from 3 employees to over 300. Most recently, I helped to form and launch Ripple Inc, one of the largest blockchain companies globally. Prior to Ripple, I was the first employee at Jumio, Inc., an Andreessen Horowitz-backed business, selling online identity software solutions. My core business expertise centers around sales, partnerships, acquisitions, operations, and fundraising. I’ve raised over $100M in early stage financing from some of the highest performing VC funds in Silicon Valley. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, I started my career at a technology and media investment fund before working in the business development group at Universal Music Group, where I co-designed the first streaming media deals. My next career chapter is dedicated to alleviating the impact of climate change through the proliferation of biomass in global supply chains.
Outside of work, I am probably first and foremost a fanatical surfer, frothing for waves at all times. Otherwise you can find me on two wheels, usually on a road bike.
Spencer Serin
Spencer Serin
Spencer Serin is a seaweed chemicals and regulatory compliance expert. He completed his PhD in chemistry in 2016 and has developed seaweed products and market research for 7 years covering a range of applications - food, agriculture (animal feed and plant biostimulants), and chemical extracts. In 2021, he co-founded Spoitz Enterprises which has provided scientific consulting services to a range of industry and government clients across North America. His primary work area is seaweed chemical extraction, characterization, and regulatory compliance.
Sally Aaron
Sally Aaron
I have 20 years of experience executing go-to-market initiatives and strategies in ingredient biotech start-ups (Solazyme, Evolva, Sweegen) and established corporations (Cargill). During my career I have launched a wide variety of new-to-the-world products and technologies in oils, nutraceuticals, sweeteners, flavors, fragrances, personal care and protection. My commercial expertise spans marketing, sales, product management; partnerships between start-up ventures and large companies; sustainability, carbon footprint and life cycle assessment; and execution of government funded development projects. I received my MBA from Harvard Business School and BA from University of Virginia.
I live near San Francisco where I love to spend time outdoors and with my family.
Fraser Pick
Fraser Pick
Dr. Fraser Pick is the Vice President of Research and Development for Marine Biologics, a biomaterials business that develops products from macroalgae. Dr. Pick leads the strategic upstream development of seaweed supply, processing, and stabilization, working with the commercialization team to ensure sustainable product development.
Prior to joining Marine Biologics, Dr. Pick was the Co-Founder and Chief Operational Officer at Spoitz Inc., a technology and product development consultancy focused on agriculture, supply chains, and process management.
Dr. Pick has a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of British Columbia and completed postdoctoral studies in Whisky Maturation at the University of Windsor.
Anisha Jagtap
Anisha Jagtap
With over 20 years of experience in food R&D and hospitality, Anisha is inspired to bridge the gap between human emotion and emerging food technology through innovative product design. She dreams big by systems thinking to catalyze change. She ispassionate about the intersection of entrepreneurship, prototype development, and immersive sensory experience to transform the way we eat. Reach out to build together!
Ismael Montanez
Ismael Montanez
Ismael is passionate about driving sustainable innovation through science and technology. As a co-founder of Black Sheep Foods Inc., he played a key role in creating and patenting the world’s first vegan lamb flavor profile using data-driven insights. Afterward, he served as Program Manager at UC Berkeley’s Alt-Meat Lab, where he contributed to agricultural research initiatives and guided students in developing sustainable technology startups.
Outside of work, Ismael can often be found rock climbing, hiking, running, or pursuing other activities that immerse him in the outdoors.
Fanny Lalegerie
Fanny Lalegerie
I am a French phycologist working on the metabolomic composition and the ecophysiology of seaweed. More particularly, I am focusing on the optimisation of the macroalgal biomass in a valorisation perspective. I pay particular attention to the preservation of macroalgal biomass, using sustainable and environmentally-friendly extraction protocols, and taking into consideration the potential impacts of global change. Before to join Marine Biologics, I did a master’s degree in Biotechnological valorisation of marine resources at the University of Western Brittany (France), followed by a PhD intitled « Ecological and metabolomic responses to environmental constraints of brown and red macroalgae from the intertidal zone” at the Laboratory of Environmental Sciences (LEMAR, Brest, France). I also worked at the University of Galway (Ireland) for 3 years, where I carried out cultivation experiments to assess the seasonal effects of increasing temperature on the composition and the productivity of Irish macroalgae, in the context of a macroalgal biorefinery project.
Ke Wang
Ke Wang
Ke is an MBA graduate from the INSEAD & Wharton program, boasting six years of professional tenure at ADM, a titan in the global Agri-Food landscape. With a Master's degree in Accounting and dual bases in the US and China, Ke spearheads critical functions such as M&A, JV partnerships, and strategic investments within the ingredients sector.
Our implantations
Our Roscoff R&D lab
Hosted by the CNRS Roscoff Research Marine Station through the Blue Valley initiative focusing on growth in Marine Resource valorisation.
Marine Biologics Inc. – Project Manager
Marine Biologics is a biomaterials business designing industrial compounds from macroalgae. We are working to build new chemical supply chains to meet the demands of the bioeconomy. Our first product brings together curated compositional data, formulation simulations, and green processing tech to create new macroalgae-based ingredient systems for the food & beverage industry.
Description
Marine Biologics, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager to ensure internal objectives are met by implementing systems and processes to achieve critical company milestones. This cross-functional position will collaborate across all teams within the company to deliver on expected quality, timelines, and cost. By working closely with R&D, Product, and Commercialization team leaders, the Project Manager will act as the liaison between each Marine Biologics location. The ideal candidate will be comfortable functioning in both a scientific/technical environment, as well as external-facing business settings.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Communication between internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes for assigned projects, keeping teams and tasks on track throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop, drive and own the stage gate process for cross-functional projects, accounting for: risk mitigation, efficient resource allocation, and effective collaboration across the company.
- Preparation of project plans, status reports, and updates for internal initiatives.
- Hands-on coordination with departments/teams and workstreams as needed.
- Facilitation of general and daily administrative tasks to keep remote operations cohesive and productive.
- Lead weekly team meetings; support the development, coordination, and oversight of quarterly objectives and company milestones.
- Assist leadership team in identifying and implementing best practices for operating high performing, remote teams; be a culture and team-building ambassador for Marine Biologics.
Compensation
Full-time, $80K-$110K/yr depending on experience
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, business administration, or related field; experience in sustainability/climate solutions preferred.
- At least 2+ years proven track record of project management duties within bioindustrial industries and/or climate tech startups.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g Asana, JIRA, Confluence, Trello etc…) and data-driven insights, including familiarity with various PM methodologies.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, while having the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive results in a fast-paced environment; solutions-first approach.
- Must be detailed-oriented, yet highly adaptable in ambiguous situations, open to change and speed across projects/product iterations.
- Familiarity with consumer trends, social media, and emerging technologies within the food industry and biomaterials.
- Proactive and motivated, with strong organizational skills; ability to build and maintain relationships.
Location
- Marine Biologics’s Berkeley Innovation Lab
- Onsite at least 3 days per week
Additional information
- Start date: immediately
- French language a plus
About Us
The core Marine Biologics team is composed of industry veterans, based in the US and EU, with deep expertise in phycology, product innovation, and commercialization. The company is privately held and has completed fundraising to kickstart pilot commercialization and complex data integration.
To APPLY, send a CV and cover letter to recruiting@marinebiologics.com
Marine Biologics Inc. – Communications and Marketing Specialist
Marine Biologics is a biomaterials business designing industrial compounds from macroalgae. We are working to build new chemical supply chains to meet the demands of the bioeconomy. Our first product brings together curated compositional data, formulation simulations, and green processing tech to create new macroalgae-based ingredient systems for the food & beverage industry.
Description
Marine Biologics, Inc. is seeking a creative and tech-savvy Communications and Marketing Specialist to join our team. This role will be instrumental in establishing Marine Biologics’s voice, presence and reputation across a range of B2B customer, investor, and climate impact opportunity spaces. You will work closely with the commercial, R&D and product development teams to identify the most important stories to tell and create programs to get our message effectively into our target markets. Your role will be essential to communicating the Marine Biologics’s mission as well as marketing our exceptional solutions for maximum impact and company growth. This position will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and is an exciting early career opportunity to gain experience in B2B marketing in a dynamic, mission-oriented start-up environment.
Responsibilities
Digital Communications
- Identify priority media platforms that support the company’s strategy
- Establish, manage and grow the company's media presence across relevant media platforms
- Create engaging content tailored for different digital, traditional and emerging channels
- Monitor social media and emerging communications trends and adapt approach and execution accordingly
Media Relations
- Draft company communications including press releases; manage distribution of all company communications for maximum impact and effectiveness
- Cultivate relationships with relevant industry journalists, editors, and influencers
- Respond to media inquiries, pitch stories to relevant media, arrange interviews with company spokespersons, and manage proactive media outreach
Content Creation
- Develop compelling written and visual content for various marketing and communications materials
- Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible content
- Maintain consistent brand messaging, voice, and style across all communications
- Identify and leverage best-in-class content creation and scheduling tools (e.g. Canva, HubSpot, etc plus emerging AI-enabled technologies)
Marketing Support
- Assist in the planning and execution of B2B marketing campaigns
- Track and analyze marketing metrics to inform strategy
- Support the development of marketing collateral for customer meetings, tradeshows and conferences
Compensation
Full-time, $70,000-$90,000/yr depending on experience
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or other relevant creative or writing field.
- 1–3 years of experience in marketing or communications, ideally in a B2B setting.
- Proficiency in managing social media platforms and using media tools for content creation and analytics.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to tailor messaging using brand guidelines for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with press release writing and media relations
- Creativity and enthusiasm for storytelling and brand-building.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience or interest in food innovation, ocean sustainability, or biotech is a plus
Location
- Marine Biologics’s Berkeley Innovation Lab
- Onsite at least 3 days per week
Additional information
- Start date: immediately
- French language a plus
About Us
The core Marine Biologics team is composed of industry veterans, based in the US and EU, with deep expertise in phycology, product innovation, and commercialization. The company is privately held and has completed fundraising to kickstart pilot commercialization and complex data integration.
To APPLY, send a CV and cover letter to recruiting@marinebiologics.com
Marine Biologics Inc. – Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Marine Biologics is a biomaterials business building high-performing products with macroalgae. We bring together the world’s first macroalgae composition dataset with cutting edge prediction engines and green chemistry to drive innovation in food, beverage and beyond.
Description
We are hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of our discovery platform. This role will drive innovation in molecular discovery, accelerating iteration cycles and product development through advanced computational models.
Responsibilities
- Model Development: Design, implement, and deploy ML models for molecular discovery (e.g., generative models, property prediction). Ensure scalability and production robustness.
- Collaboration: Partner with domain experts in chemistry, process engineering, and product design to solve bottlenecks. Build and maintain high-quality data pipelines with data engineers.
- Research & Innovation: Integrate cutting-edge ML techniques (e.g., GNNs, transformers) into the platform. Evaluate and adapt external tools and libraries.
- Leadership: Build and scale a high-performing engineering team. Drive the technical roadmap and strategic initiatives. Drive continuous improvement through KPIs, technical reviews, and feedback loops.
Compensation
Full-time, competitive salary and benefits
Qualifications
- Education: MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in engineering roles, including 3+ years in leadership. Proficient in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX). Strong interdisciplinary experience in machine learning and materials science is highly desirable.
- Expertise:
- Experience with ML algorithms for chemistry/materials (e.g., GNNs, Bayesian optimization).
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Familiarity with cheminformatics and molecular modeling tools (e.g., RDKit, Gaussian, ORCA, MaterialStudio, MacroModel)
- Experience working with large-scale chemical datasets (e.g., PubChem, ChEMBL) and experimental data integration.
Location
- Remote/hybrid - Bay Area, California or Paris, France
Additional information
- Start date: immediately
- French language a plus, not required
About Us
Join our team of industry veterans as we build the world’s most sustainable biomaterials business with AI and macroalgae.
To APPLY, send a CV and cover letter to recruiting@marinebiologics.com
We are always looking for talented and passionate team members. Please submit an Open Application and let’s talk.