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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Student Laboratory Assistant

Huck Institute - CSL Behring Fermentation Facility

Position Overview:

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

Job Description and Requirements:

• In this position the student researcher will be trained on equipment, processes, techniques, and fundamental principles of microbial fermentation and bioprocessing.
• This position will involve training on equipment to help setup and run fermentation equipment, perform routine calibrations and validations, and additional laboratory work.
• Will be trained on how to use and interpret analytical equipment and results (including liquid chromatography).
• Training for use of downstream processes (centrifugation, cell disruption, freeze drying, tangential flow filtration, etc.)
• Will be required to go through Penn State Laboratory safety training via PSU-EHS.

Preferred Skills:

• General laboratory experience (Chemistry or Biology Lab courses)
• Use of basic computer software such as Microsoft Office programs

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