Profarm

Profarm

Assistant Research Scientist, Bioprocessing & Formulation

Davis, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
ResearchFermentation

About the role

  • SUMMARY: ProFarm is seeking a technician to join our bioprocessing and formulation team.
  • There could also be some work related to downstream processing, such as centrifugation, tangential flow filtration etc.

Responsibilities

  • include: · Clean and organize work areas and equipment · Store supplies and distribute a variety of items throughout the lab · Maintain inventory of raw materials and supplies · Prepare media and other solutions · Prepare equipment for upcoming experiments. · Maintain written batch records · Other duties as assigned · Perform measurements on fermentation and formulation samples · Perform equipment maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

  • A pre-employment background check will be required.
  • This position offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience in fermentation, formulation, aseptic techniques, instrumentation, analyses and data processing.

Nice to have

  • High school diploma, but an AA degree or higher in a biological science or engineering is preferred and would facilitate future advancement. ·

Company info

  • ProFarm is an agricultural technology company on a mission to improve the food we eat in a way that benefits the grower, the consumer, and the entire industry.
  • Headquartered in Davis, California, with a global footprint spanning Michigan to Finland, we deliver field-proven, biological solutions for pest management and plant health.
  • By bridging the gap between sustainability and profitability, ProFarm helps modern growers optimize crop yields while protecting the planet.
  • Learn more and join our mission at ProFarm.com.
  • This individual will be responsible for performing general housekeeping and maintenance operations in the fermentation and formulation labs, and he/she/they may perform research experiments depending on ability and availability.
  • A successful candidate will possess the ability to work well independently and perform routine tasks.
  • This position provides support to the scientists working on fermentation and formulation process-development from bench to pilot scale, as well as the opportunity to participate in the experimental process.
  • AND DUTIES: Responsibilities include: · Clean and organize work areas and equipment · Store supplies and distribute a variety of items throughout the lab · Maintain inventory of raw materials and supplies · Prepare media and other solutions · Prepare equipment for upcoming experiments. · Maintain written batch records · Other duties as assigned · Perform measurements on fermentation and formulation samples · Perform equipment maintenance and repairs.

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