BACKGROUND

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to developing methods and perform analyses to assess advanced biofuel and related biochemical production processes. Methods include but are not limited to HPLC, GC, HPAEC, viscometry, rheometry, and FTNIR.
• Contribute to developing and using methods such as FPLC, ultrafiltration, SDS-PAGE, fluorescence, UV, and other tools to prepare and assess biomass, deconstructed biomass, processing enzymes, process performance parameters, facility operational samples, biofuels and other biomass-derived biochemicals.
• Work cross-functionally, as needed, in other areas of the ABPDU for biomass deconstruction, fermentation, and general laboratory operations.
• Collect and analyze data in written reports and oral presentations for staff and facility clients/collaborators.
• Use software packages to analyze process economics and carbon footprint.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining sample tracking procedures.
• Assess process performance metrics against ongoing lead time goals and collaborator expectations.
• Under the management of the work-lead or supervisor, assist with other problem solving and prevention efforts.
• Apply lean production principles, such as 5S, continuous improvement, and daily accountability plans.
• Perform minor repairs, order supplies, and coordinate with service providers for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Participate in group meetings.
• Assist with training and assisting with the workflow of other technical staff, as assigned.
• Participate in the authoring of manuscripts, grant proposals, and patent applications.
• Maintain an accurate and detailed scientific logbook of all experiments performed. Ensure that others are able to duplicate results.
• Assist with day-to-day lab management such as ordering, inventory maintenance and waste management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the use of modern analytical instruments and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, and with guidance from supervisors and collaborators
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate records and manage data
• Excellent computer skills. Experience with modeling program desired.
• Exemplary ethical conduct of integrity, honesty, and mutual respect, both intellectually and in interpersonal workplace interactions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to contribute to grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively, and exhibit willingness to learn new techniques associated with other functions of the ABPDU (e.g. fermentation and pretreatment)
• Ability to document and maintain accurate laboratory experimental records
• Ability to develop and follow well defined protocols to produce consistent reproducible results
• Ability to work as part of a larger team to assist staff scientists and GSRAs and accomplish research goals

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