Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

 Graduate students pursuing a Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Environmental Sciences

Position Description

The RA will assist scientific supervisors with executing funded research projects through assignments in the following categories: -Operation of bioreactors, ranging in scale from 250mL shaker flask to 30L. -Analytical testing on media, culture, fermentation broth, etc. - Experiment on product harvesting and purification --Data collection, analysis, and reporting. -Troubleshooting and maintenance of bioreactors and fermentation related equipment. -Communications with internal, interdisciplinary teams as well as industry clients, academic collaborators, and external stakeholders. -Revising and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). -Utilizing experimental and empirical methods to interpret results and recommend design, testing, and maintenance solutions.

Graduate Assistants are provided non-accruable paid sick leave as well as paid bereavement leave as described in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Application Process

Required Documents

 Cover Letter Resume Class Schedule (availability)

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email

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