The Associate Scientist II, Fermentation supports the execution of 1-L to 1000-L scale microbial fermentations. This role works collaboratively with team members and as an individual contributor. This position requires excellent laboratory skills, attention to detail and excellent documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of 1 L 1000 L scale fermentations


• Prepare microbiological culture media and other culture reagents


• Transform E. coli with plasmid DNA


• Harvest E. coli cultures using centrifuges and TFF devices


• Prepare and analyze cell lysates (SDS PAGE, Western Blot, Concentration Assays)


• Use and maintain laboratory equipment including, but not limited to environmental shakers, fermenters, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, spectrophotometers, pipettes, tangential flow filtration, CIP skids, autoclave, pH meter


• Accurately record experimental results in real-time


• Assist with implementation and training of all employees regarding the quality system and overall compliance with the corporate quality manual.


• Support of the CAPA system by ensuring all events are adequately investigated

Required Skills

• Knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology


• Knowledge of documentation protocol


• Good communication skills


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Must-Haves

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting


• A.S. or B.S. degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry or related field required

Work Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday, shift depends on projects

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Join a team committed to making lives better. Aldevron provides high-quality plasmid DNA, proteins, enzymes, antibodies, and other biologics to help our partners achieve significant breakthroughs for a variety of life science applications.

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