Part-Time Student Laboratory Assistant_Level ; MBIOT co-op; Huck CSL Behring Fermentation Facility

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.

• 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 solutions, 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.
• Will be required to go through Penn State Laboratory safety training via PSU-EHS if this has not been previously completed.
• Typical equipment used includes bioreactors at various scales, biomass processing equipment, and tangential flow filtration and chromatography systems.
• Preferred skills: 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; 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; ability to follow protocols and record laboratory notes and data in an organized fashion.

Available to work in the facility during the 2027 Spring semester between 30 to 40 hours/week.

Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.00/HR.

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