We’re revolutionizing chemical production while creating a positive impact.
Meet Our Team
Elizabeth Onderko
Elizabeth Onderko
Liz has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University where she focused on the factors governing Cytochrome P450 catalysis – a critical enzyme in many natural product synthesis pathways. As a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the Naval Research Laboratory, Elizabeth invented the biofilm bioreactor being commercialized by Capra Biosciences, Inc.
Andrew Magyar
Andrew Magyar
Co-Founder & CTO
Max Mankin
Max Mankin
Bonnie Harper
Biochemist
Bonnie Harper
Biochemist
Bonnie has a Master’s Degree in biochemistry from George Mason University. Like Capra, Bonnie’s experience spans biology and chemistry. She started her career studying synthetic organic chemistry before transitioning to biochemistry at George Mason where she researched mass spec peptidomics. At Capra, Bonnie applies biology to perform complex synthetic organic chemistry – all inside our microorganism.
Stephanie Molina
Synthetic Biologist
Stephanie Molina
Synthetic Biologist
Mark Poole
Dir of Research and Development
Mark Poole
Director of Research and Development
Mark Poole has a Ph.D. in biological engineering and environmental engineering from at North Carolina State University where he applied advanced synthetic biology techniques to engineer challenging non-model organisms. With an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and previous experience building custom bioreactor systems, Mark embodies the multidisciplinary ethos for which Capra Biosciences strives. Mark also has unique experience with both biofilms and entrepreneurship – he and his mother founded a Kombucha business in Cary, NC called IngeuiTea Brews.
Dane Reed
Dir of Operations
Dane Reed
Director of Operations
Dane holds a Master’s in Biodefense, Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, and is experienced in synthetic biology. Dane brings over 15 years’ experience in the Defense and National Security sector leading large teams to solve complex technical tasks and manage operations. His most recent experience is launching, fundraising, and leading a $50M+ Federal Government Biotechnology Program involving over 100 scientists and engineers. Dane’s technical management skills and love for the environment – honed from his upbringing on a 4th generation family farm – drives his passion for sustainable chemicals.
Jenna Bodily
Laboratory Technician
Jenna Bodily
Laboratory Technician
Jenna leverages her passion for electrical engineering and physics to help build, test, and operate Capra’s novel bioreactors. Jenna entered the customer relations and sales arena when COVID paused her engineering undergrad. She applies her sales and engineering experience to also assist Capra’s equipment sourcing. Jenna’s zeal for building new tools and passion for continuous learning help support the team.
Join Our Team
We believe innovation occurs at the intersection of engineering, biology, chemistry, and materials science. After all, we created Capra through the intersection of disciplines.
Capra’s core values of respect, innovation, and accountability drive our belief that the more diverse our life experiences and world perspective, the stronger our team. We are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, people of color, gender-expansive individuals, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Current Openings
Capra always seeks innovative people excited to work at the interface of biology and hardware engineering.
To learn more, email hr@caprabiosciences.com
Full-time opportunities at Capra Biosciences come with:
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Competitive salary
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Benefits package that includes company stock options and employee + dependent medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
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15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays per year
