[bioundgrd] FW: Short-term staff position for graduating biology senior

[MacKenzie Outlund]

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> Short-term (minimum 6 months, starting June 2009) part-time or full-time staff
> position in the Chemical Engineering Department, Biological Engineering/Cell
> Culture fields.
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> The selected candidate will:
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> Conduct independent research in a Cell Culture laboratory, and use the
> material
> to develop a new cell culture engineering teaching module.
> 
> Provide technical support and instructional support for an undergraduate lab
> course in Biological Engineering and,
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> Prepare and oversee a cell culture lab and sophisticated equipment, such as
> computer-controlled bioreactor, enzyme-based analyzer, and HPLC.
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> Perform general lab cleanup and equipment maintenance.
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> The candidate will join a team to support the activities of a biological
> engineering teaching laboratory and participate in the development of new
> undergraduate course modules and research projects. The student will maintain
> and use sophisticated instrumentation, such as HPLC, cell counters,
> enzyme-based analyzers, and bioreactors. Typical projects in our lab include
> the study of animal cells in bioreactors for production of monoclonal
> antibodies and vaccines, the scale-up of recombinant proteins by E. coli or
> yeasts, and the integration of innovative instrumentation into
> bioreactor-based
> processes. See details of our projects and biological engineering course at:
> http://web.mit.edu/10.28/www/
> 
> ?We are looking for someone who enjoys working with mammalian cell culture and
> state-of-the-art instrumentation, and work independently and as part of a
> team.
> ?The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and
> teaching of a new undergraduate course and work closely with US-based and
> international companies on industry-pertinent projects.
> ?Skills sought: hands-on approach to problems and problem-solving. Experience
> with mammalian cells and with instrumentation operation and maintenance are a
> plus.
> ?Personal Qualities sought: well organized, responsible and committed.
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> If you are interested to discuss this position, contact J.-F. Hamel at
> jhamel at mit.edu
>