Part-Time Student Laboratory Assistant_Level 1 (MBIOT co-op) - Huck CSL Behring Fermentation Facility
About The Position
The Student Laboratory Assistant will support the Huck Institute of the Life Sciences’ CSL Behring Fermentation Facility and participate in bioprocessing activities, including fermentation, separation processes such as cell lysis, centrifugation, and filtration, purification of bio-based products using FPLC, and analytical procedures. This position is available only to students currently enrolled in the MBIOT program. The co-op will support day-to-day facility activities, including routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, preparation of buffers, microbial nutrient media, and stock solutions, and record keeping. The student will receive training in equipment, processes, techniques, and foundational principles of microbial fermentation and bioprocessing. Work will primarily be performed under the supervision and guidance of facility staff. Training includes equipment and techniques for fermentation, microbial biomass processing, purification, and separation. Penn State Laboratory Safety training through PSU-EHS is required if not previously completed.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in the MBIOT program.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to clearly present experimental results and provide updates.
- Ability to follow protocols and maintain organized laboratory notes and data.
- Availability to work in the facility during the 2027 Spring semester between 30 and 40 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Strong laboratory experience, specifically with microbial fermentation, media preparation, and aseptic conditions.
- Experience using a biosafety cabinet for microbial culturing, with familiarity at scales ranging from shake flasks to benchtop bioreactors.
- Ability to use basic computer software such as Microsoft Office for data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day activities at the CSL Behring Fermentation Facility.
- Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance.
- Prepare buffers, microbial nutrient media, and stock solutions.
- Maintain records and organized laboratory notes and data.
- Participate in fermentation, cell lysis, centrifugation, filtration, purification, and analytical procedures.
- Follow facility protocols and present experimental results and updates.
- Complete Penn State Laboratory Safety training through PSU-EHS if it has not already been completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
