Job Description
Conduct literature search and review, and report findings.
Run and maintain fermenters at various scales (bench- and pilot-scale).
Develop and refine methods for the analysis of samples taken from highly complex bioreactor environment.
Conduct gas-chromatography and HPLC analyses of samples collected from fermenter operations at lab-scale and pilot-scale.
Isolate DNAs from collected samples for qPCR and metagenomic analyses.
Conduct analysis of slurry and water samples using spectrophotometry and other regular laboratory equipment.
Operate manual and automatic lab instruments and equipment, such as such as FT-IR, UV-VIS, ICP.
Manage lab activities, including the analysis of health and safety hazards, the preparation of suitable health and safety plans, and the maintenance of a neat, clean and organized environment in the lab.
Manage sample collection, archives, and analytical data files.
Considerable skills in oral, written and presentation communications.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience with the analyzing of samples from lab experiments including gas, soil slurry and water parameters.
Experience in analyzing composition of gas and bioreactor environment.
Proficient with Excel and GC, HPLC, ICP, chromatography, microscopy, and spectrophotometry.
Understanding of good laboratory safety practices.
Experience with method development and writing standard operating procedures.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.