CELL CULTURE & FERMENTATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATES(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION) California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB
Research Associates in cell culture and fermentation are responsible for operating and troubleshooting the operation of bioreactors. They produce cell and virus concentrations and volumes according to production schedules and perform cell culture activities such as preparing the media and components, assisting in the development of production testing, harvesting cells and assuring that required production procedures are being followed.
COMPENSATION
$24,000 - $42,000 per year
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge Thorough knowledge of bioreactors. Ability to devise improvements to existing systems. Ability to design, execute and interpret prototype fermentation methods. Training/Requirements BS or MS degree in microbiology or cellular biology. Up to 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical processes or research product development.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
Not Available
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group, (916) 262-2162
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