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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The CSL Behring Fermentation Facility (CBFF) seeks applications for a Research Technologist.

CBFF is one of eleven core laboratories of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and houses various capabilities ranging from fermentation (flask – 500L), downstream processing, protein purification, to analytical. All work performed in the facility is of BSL-1 nature.

Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position:

• Administrative support for the fermentation facility that includes project planning, billing, accounting, and management/organization of facility tasks.
• Supporting the facility's laboratory efforts through setting up equipment, training students and researchers, operating/maintaining advanced equipment and general facility upkeep.
• Working with student employees to accomplish the day-to-day tasks in the facility.
• Working with faculty and staff to organize and execute industrial training/educational workshops with the fermentation facility.

Based on their experience, the individual may also be involved in the following as required:

• Consulting with various researchers (graduate students, faculty, external academic or industry researchers) on technical topics and research methods and approaches, to ensure a match between the facility's capabilities and their project objectives.
• Evaluating opportunities to support the facility's equipment acquisition and independent research through relevant grants and seed grant opportunities to provide funding for these activities.

This position will be filled at the Core Research Technologist - Intermediate Professional level.  A Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required to hold this position.

Salary Structure

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

 

 

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