CSL Behring Fermentation Facility - Part Time Student Lab Assistant

Penn State University•University Park, IL

23d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities in this position will include being involved in bioprocessing activities including fermentation, separation process (cell lysis, centrifugation, filtration), purification of bio-based products using FPLC, and performing analytical procedures.

Requirements

Ability to follow protocols and record laboratory notes and data in an organized fashion.

Nice To Haves

Strong laboratory experience specifically with microbial fermentation, media preparation, aseptic conditions
Use of biosafety cabinet for microbial culturing including familiarity at various scales from shake flasks to benchtop bioreactors.
This position requires strong organizational and communication skills in clearly presenting experimental results and providing updates
Use of basic computer software such as Microsoft Office for analysis of data
Available to work in the facility during the summer months between 30 to 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

Support the CSL Behring Fermentation Facility’s day-to-day activities such as routine maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, preparing buffers as well as microbial nutrient media and stock solution, and record keeping.
Be trained on equipment, processes, techniques, and fundamental principles of microbial fermentation and bioprocessing.
Work will primarily be performed under supervision and guidance by staff in the facility.
Training will cover the use of equipment related to fermentation, processing of microbial biomass, purification and separation techniques.
Use equipment related to fermentation, processing of microbial biomass, and tangential flow filtration and chromatography systems as well.
Go through Penn State Laboratory safety training via PSU-EHS if this has not been previously completed.

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