The main responsibilities for the position are fermenter preparation, assembly, medium preparation, fermentation monitoring, sampling, sample processing, DNA extraction and sequencing preparation.
Fermentation Responsibilities include:
- Clean, setup, maintain and operate bench-scale fermenters
- Fermenter sampling and data logging
- Prepare media and stock solutions in support of fermentation experiments
- Monitoring fermentation process, report deviations and observations to senior team members
- Performs other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned
Analytics Responsibilities include:
- Prepare fermentation samples to transfer to analytics team
- Communicate with team members for schedule of sampling and sample processing
- Prepare reagents for sample processing
Microbiome Responsibilities include:
- Conduct DNA extraction and sequencing preparation
Qualifications/Experience:
- B.S. or Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Previous work experience in Biotechnology highly desirable
- Experience using standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, stir plate)
- Understanding of biology and microbiology techniques preferred
- Display strong attention to detail, and strictly follow all safety and lab regulations
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight
- The ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize multiple work activities with varying deadlines
- A familiarity with common chemistry laboratory equipment such as pipettes, volumetric glassware and working in a chemical hood
- Experience in multi-step sample preparation procedures
- Experience in following written protocols, without deviation, to ensure reproducibility of data
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills including MS Office platforms such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint