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Cataya Bio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a product company powered by an advanced engineering biology platform and biomanufacturing. We engineer microbes and develop clean fermentation processes to manufacture products of high purity, at low cost, and in a sustainable way. We strive to help the world to transition away from petroleum and address important global issues in environmental preservation, carbon emission and climate change.


We are a highly experienced team with our founders having a combined 40+ years of industrial experience in developing bio-based products. With world-class R&D and scale-up capabilities and a manufacturing plant under construction, we are building an end-to-end business going from technology development to manufacturing and commercialization.

Board members

Our board is comprised of dynamic and experienced leaders who embody the mission, guide the growth and shape the future of Cataya.

Dr. Lishan Zhao has over two decades of experience in engineering biology and a proven track record of developing and commercializing bio-based technologies and products. Prior to founding Cataya, Dr. Zhao served as Vice President of Research and Development at Amyris from 2008 to 2021. During his tenure there, he helped develop a world-class synthetic biology platform and bring more than ten products from lab to market. He also led a successful effort in building its business in China. Before joining Amyris, Dr. Zhao worked at Diversa Corp, where he discovered and engineered enzymes for various industrial applications. Dr. Zhao holds a BS and a MS in chemistry from Fudan University, Shanghai, and a Ph.D. in biological chemistry from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Our focus

Our Technology--the engine for new products

We have established core capabilities in areas including strain engineering, enzyme engineering, miniaturized fermentation and data sciences to address current bottlenecks in engineering biology R&D.

Our Manufacturing--the path to sustainability

We are building top-notch manufacturing facilities to rapidly scale up products in China and leveraging its best manufacturing infrastructure in the world for cost advantages.

Our Products--the way to impacts

We have a diverse pipeline of products targeting three highly growing markets - Personal Care, Food & Nutrition and Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

What Differentiates Us

End-to-end capabilities

  • A highly efficient engineering biology platform
  • First-class scale-up capability

A global company

  • A talented team with global experience, resources and view
  • Partners and customers in Asia, Europe and US

Direct access to the largest market

  • The largest and fastest-growing market in the world
  • Deep roots, wide network and cost advantage
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Our values

We care
We collaborate
We can be trusted
We strive to be the best
We hold ourselves accountable
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Job Description

1. Responsible for analytical tasks throughout the entire R&D project, including formulating detailed analytical R&D plans and strategies to ensure that the project progresses as planned and on schedule.

2. Be proficient in using advanced analytical instruments and techniques such as chromatography and mass spectrometry to develop analytical methods for complex samples and provide precise analytical data support for the project.

3. Perform advanced maintenance and performance optimization of analytical instruments to ensure stable operation of the instruments and reliability of the data, and formulate and implement instrument maintenance plans and calibration procedures.

4. Lead the sample testing work in the project, conduct comprehensive and in-depth data processing and analysis of the test results, and be able to extract valuable information from the data to provide critical basis for R&D decisions.

5. Strictly adhere to the company's rules and regulations, particularly the EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) regulations and the intellectual property (IP) protection policy, to ensure the safety and compliance of the work process and protect the company's technical assets and trade secrets.

6. Write high-quality analytical research and development reports and technical documentation that detail the analytical method development process, experimental results and data analysis conclusions to provide complete technical information for subsequent research and development and regulatory filings of the project.

7. Work closely with other members of the project team (such as strain engineers, process developers, etc.) to solve analysis-related problems encountered in the project, provide professional analytical technical support and advice, and facilitate the smooth progress of the project.

8. Keep track of cutting-edge technologies and developments in the field of analytical science, actively introduce new analytical methods and technical means, and continuously enhance the company's analytical research and development capabilities and levels.

Job requirements

1. Ph.D. in drug analysis, analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related fields, or master's degree with more than 5 years of analytical research and development experience. Experience in the development and application of high-resolution mass spectrometry methods is preferred.

2. Have a solid theoretical foundation in chemical and biological analysis, be familiar with the principles and application scope of various analytical techniques, and be able to select appropriate analytical methods according to project requirements.

3. Proficient in advanced operation skills, maintenance methods and troubleshooting of analytical equipment such as LC, GC and MS, and capable of independently solving complex problems that arise during the use of the instruments.

4. Have excellent English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, be able to read and understand English literature, write English technical reports, and communicate effectively with international partners.

5. Have excellent project management and teamwork skills, be able to independently lead the analysis of R&D projects, rationally allocate resources, coordinate the work of team members, and ensure the efficient completion of projects. At the same time, be good at working with people from different backgrounds to jointly advance the project.

6. Have a sharp data analysis and logical thinking ability, be able to identify potential problems and patterns from large amounts of experimental data, and provide valuable insights for the optimization and improvement of the project.

7. Possess excellent communication and expression skills, capable of clearly and accurately reporting work progress and results to project and management teams, as well as conducting technical exchanges and cooperation negotiations with external partners.

8. Be passionate about analytical research and development work, have a strong sense of responsibility and dedication, be able to maintain an efficient working state under pressure, and be committed to promoting the success of the company's research and development projects.


If interested, please contact hr@cataya.com.

Job Description

Primarily responsible for overseas market sales of synthetic biological products, including cosmetic raw materials, nutritional health additives, pharmaceutical intermediates, etc.

Market development and sales

1. Develop and implement market development plans for the company's synthetic bioproducts in specific overseas regions (such as Europe, America, Asia, etc.), explore potential customer resources, establish and expand sales networks, and achieve individual and team sales performance targets.

2. Participate in professional events such as international industry exhibitions and seminars to showcase the company's products and technologies, enhance the company's reputation in the international market, collect information on potential customers, and establish initial business contacts with potential customers.

3. Analyze industry trends, competitor dynamics and customer demand characteristics in the target market, report market information to the company on a regular basis, and provide data support and suggestions for the company's product development and market strategy adjustment.

Customer relationship maintenance and development

1. Develop and manage agents and collaborate on corresponding market development and customer service.

2. Be responsible for daily communication and maintenance with overseas customers, gain a deep understanding of customer needs, provide professional product solutions for customers, answer customer's questions regarding product application, technical parameters, etc., and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

3. Handle customer feedback and complaints in a timely manner, coordinate with the company's internal R&D, production, after-sales and other departments, respond quickly to and solve customer problems, and maintain the company's good brand image.

4. Provide full-chain technical support and work with agents to provide customers with efficient and professional technical service guarantees.

Product promotion and technical support

1. Accurately convey the technical advantages, application scenarios and value of the company's synthetic biology products to overseas customers, and provide customized product promotion plans based on customer needs.

2. Assist customers in product trials and evaluations, provide technical guidance and support to ensure that customers use the products correctly, collect customers' opinions and suggestions during the trial process in a timely manner and feed them back to the relevant departments of the company to help optimize and upgrade the products.

3. In light of the characteristics of overseas markets, collaborate with the Marketing Department to develop localized product promotion materials and publicity plans, such as product manuals, promotional videos and online copy, to enhance the promotion effect of products in overseas markets.

Sales process management

1. Be responsible for the full process management of overseas sales orders, including receiving, reviewing, following upon production progress, coordinating logistics distribution, etc., to ensure that orders are delivered to customers on time, with quality and quantity.

2. Work in collaboration with the finance department to manage accounts receivable from overseas customers, follow up on the collection of payments in a timely manner, reduce financial risks, and ensure the stability of the company's cash flow.

Job requirements

Education and Major

Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, international trade, marketing or related fields preferred.

Work experience

1. 2-5 years of overseas market sales experience. Sales experience in biotechnology, chemical raw materials (including personal care raw materials) and related industries is preferred.

2. Familiar with overseas sales channels and models, with successful cases of opening up international markets and maintaining overseas customer relationships, capable of independently completing sales tasks, and having certain marketing planning and promotion capabilities.

3. Experience in cooperation and management with agents is preferred.

Professional skills

1. Excellent English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, fluent in English for business negotiations, technical exchanges, customer communication, etc. Other foreign language skills (such as French, German, Japanese, etc.) will be more advantageous.

2. Be familiar with international trade rules, import and export business processes and related policies and regulations, and be able to handle various trade affairs in international sales business independently, such as customs declaration, inspection declaration, freight arrangement, foreign exchange settlement, etc.

3. Master basic sales skills and customer relationship management methods, be able to use data analysis tools to analyze sales data, and have market insight and adaptability.

Personal qualities

1. Possessing excellent communication and coordination skills as well as a strong sense of teamwork, can communicate efficiently with clients, partners and internal team members from different cultural backgrounds, and establish good cooperative relationships.

2. Be proactive and responsible, have strong stress resistance and self-motivation, be able to work independently in the complex and changeable international market environment, and be brave to challenge sales targets.

3. Have a strong learning ability and innovative consciousness, be able to quickly master new knowledge and new technologies in the field of synthetic biology, constantly explore innovative sales models and methods, and improve sales performance.

4. Be honest and trustworthy, have good professional ethics and business conduct, strictly abide by the company's rules and regulations, and keep the company's business secrets.


If interested, please contact hr@cataya.com.