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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences seeks a Core Research Technologist in their CSL Behring Fermentation Facility (CBFF). This facility is one of eleven Core Laboratories of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. The CBFF houses various capabilities from fermentation (flask - 500L), downstream processing, protein purification, and analytical. Interested individuals would be trained on both operation and maintenance of these various pieces of equipment.

Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position: Apply knowledge of scientific principles, concepts, and methods to independently design, run and troubleshoot fermentation experiments. Develop strategies to improve the overall reliability and productivity of fermentation processes in both upstream and downstream processing. Basic knowledge to develop, run, analyze, validate data for sample analysis through HPLC. Collaborate with investigators to develop specialized research procedures, experiments, or simulations; leverage the facility's specialized equipment or services. Oversee the operation, maintenance, and quality control of research instruments; evaluate performance to ensure accurate results; consult customers on instrument capabilities and procedures; deliver training for users. Manage and analyze sample data; develop result reports for customers and investigators. Provide guidance and consultation for lab users related to theories, experimental design, instrument and technology operation, and analysis techniques; align methods with research goals; identify and solve analytical challenges to ensure experimental success. Receive lab supplies and monitor inventory; ensure the efficiency and safety of the research environment; ensure daily lab operations are compliant with University, sponsor, and federal rules and regulations. Maintain core facility systems and applications related to daily operations including scheduling, ordering, and billing activities. Oversee lab safety including delivering training, developing safety protocols, and maintaining safety and compliance documentation. Review scientific literature and participate in seminars or workshops to maintain awareness of new technologies; provide input for the testing and adoption of new methods. Develop and deliver educational courses and workshops; promote t.he activities and emerging technologies of the lab through tours and demonstrations Provide input for the development of new core services; participate in multidisciplinary research collaborations that advance and extend the core's research capabilities and impact.

Education and Experience: This position will be be filled at an Advanced Professional level, and requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in the biological sciences or bioprocessing (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biological or Biochemical Engineering, and other related degrees) and 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful applicant must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work both semi-independently and collaboratively with the CBFF team, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and CBFF leadership.

Desirab e skills include expertise in the use of the stated equipment, experience working in a laboratory environment, previous work in microbial culturing and knowledge of aseptic techniques, and familiarity with data management. Experience in developing fermentation processes including batch, fed batch and continuous fermentation and knowledge in high-throughput fermentation screening is also desirable.

Application: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00

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