Pilot Plant Biotechnician
Job no: 776119
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 10
Major Administrative Unit / College: Research And Innovation
Department: Bioeconomy Institute 10059826
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Lansing
Categories: Operations Services, Research/Scientific, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary
The MSU Bioeconomy Institute is seeking a full-time Biotechnician to support fermentation operations in the Pilot Plant at the Lansing facility. The MSU Bioeconomy Institute helps organizations accelerate the development of processes for new biobased products to commercialization. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following activities.
Preparing the media, solutions, instruments, and equipment needed to perform fermentations processes at laboratory and pilot scales. Operating and adjusting equipment based on observations, data collection, and goals of the process to ensure
the safe and successful completion of the project.
Preparing and running samples on analytical instruments according to established guidelines.
Monitoring aseptic growth of microorganisms in flasks, on solid media, and in stirred tank reactors, adjusting conditions as needed and determining the purity of cultures.
Entering data into batch records and spreadsheet workbooks and judging the quality
of data based on pass/fail criteria.
Cleaning and sterilizing vessels and other equipment.
Ordering and restocking laboratory supplies.
The successful candidate must be able to work well individually or as part of a team, have a good mechanical aptitude, and be a self-starter. The hours for this position are variable, and will include some night and weekend shifts. Knowledge and experience with aseptic techniques, large scale vessels, or processing equipment is desirable.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge acquired by completing an associates degree program in microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, chemical engineering or other related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience performing basic laboratory techniques specific to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field are desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
CV/resume
Cover letter
Transcripts
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours
The position requires some shift work on nights and weekends.
Summary of Physical Demands
This job requires moderate physical effort such as lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., and requires manual dexterity to work with laboratory equipment and supplies.
Summary of Health Risks
This job will involve working with potentially dangerous chemical and/or biological hazards. The position also involves working around loud equipment, and machinery common to a microbiological pilot plant.
Advertised: May 4, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 17, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time