Core Research Technologist - CSL Behring Fermentation Facility

at  Penn State University

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The CSL Behring Fermentation Facility (CBFF) seeks applications for a Core 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:

• Supporting the facility’s laboratory efforts through setting up equipment, training students and researchers, operating/maintaining advanced equipment and general facility upkeep.
• Execute fermentation experiments using bioreactors to develop fermentation processes to produce microbial metabolites/biomass
• Administrative support for the fermentation facility that includes project planning, billing, accounting, and management/organization of facility tasks.
• 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.

Education and Experience: This position will be filled at an Intermediate professional level and requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

• Supporting the facility’s laboratory efforts through setting up equipment, training students and researchers, operating/maintaining advanced equipment and general facility upkeep.
• Execute fermentation experiments using bioreactors to develop fermentation processes to produce microbial metabolites/biomass
• Administrative support for the fermentation facility that includes project planning, billing, accounting, and management/organization of facility tasks.
• 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