Brokkr is building new, cleaner ways to unlock critical minerals and feed the battery, clean-tech, and defense supply chains. Join us as MicrobiologyLead to accelerate our microbiology program.

Why this role is exciting

You will be the go-to expert for how biology powers our processes. The work you design will directly shape pilot plants, project decisions, andlong-term partnerships — not just papers and reports. A big part of the job is turning microbial behaviour into clear numbers that engineers anddecision-makers can act on.

What you'll do
Design microbial mixes and operating conditions that turn tough feeds into usable metals and products.
Create and run experiments that give clear numeric answers on rates, stability, and limits (for example "how fast", "how robust", "under whichconditions").
Turn cell counts, rate curves, genomics, and operating envelopes into easy parameters engineers can plug into process models and pilotdesigns.
Build and lead a small microbiology team, helping juniors grow into confident, independent contributors.
Set the tone for how the lab runs: safety,



quality, and documentation that partners and investors can trust.
Help shape new IP and targeted publications that raise Brokkr's profile while keeping a strong commercial focus.

What you bring
PhD or MSc in microbiology, geomicrobiology, microbial ecology, bioprocess, or similar.
5+ years of applied experience; bioleaching or industrial biotech experience is a big plus.
Solid quantitative mindset: comfortable with counts, curves, rates, and basic data analysis, thinking in terms of "what do these numbers mean forthe process?".
A track record of turning ideas into well-designed experiments and transparent data.
Experience leading or mentoring others in a lab setting.
Enjoy working side-by-side with engineers and other disciplines, and explaining biological results in simple, numeric terms.

Compensation
$80,000 – $110,000+ CAD per year dependent on experience, paid semi-monthly
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📌 Microbiology Lead Vancouver
🏢 Brokkr Mineral Resources
📍 Vancouver