Technician, Fermentation

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $25 - $35 per hour

Location: Menlo Park, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to operate fermentation processes to produce valuable plant natural products in S. cerevisiae. The main responsibilities for this position are fermenter preparation, assembly and autoclaving, fermentation monitoring and sampling, and medium preparation. The employee will have experience running microbial fermentation processes in fermenters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fermenter preparation, autoclaving, setup, maintenance, and operation
• Fermenter inoculation, sampling, sample processing, and data logging
• Monitor the fermentation process and ensure experiments are running according to plan.
• Mechanical troubleshooting of fermenters and other lab instruments
• Prepare assemblies and components for various experimental setups
• Media preparation as assigned
• Performs other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Employee must be able to work the weekend shift from Friday to Monday or Tuesday. Occasional overtime or shift changes may be required.
• B.S. or Associate's degree with 1+ year experience or equivalent work experience
• Experience using standard lab equipment such as a pH meter, spectrophotometer, etc.
• Experience running lab-scale fermenters, including setup, sampling, process development, and troubleshooting hardware and software, is highly preferred - Training will be provided
• Must be able to frequently transport lab equipment/items up to 25 pounds in weight
• Mechanical aptitude to assemble and troubleshoot equipment
• An understanding of biology and microbiology techniques is preferred.
• Display strong attention to detail and strictly follow all safety and lab regulations.

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate. 

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