Student/Laboratory Intern: Algae and analytical lab

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

PT007270/MM

Date posted:

Monday, March 28, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Modular Solutions industry, has an opportunity available for a Student/Laboratory Intern: Algae and analytical lab in the Johannesburg area. This will be a temporary position for 6 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Requirements:

BSc/BTech in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or similar field
Previous experience working with hazardous materials, chemicals and laboratory equipment, and knowledge of maintenance of axenic cultures and maintaining sterile culture conditions is a plus.
Ability to operate a microscope unaided.
Must be computer literate, proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel is a must. Experience with data collection is a plus.

Duties:

Prepare nutrient and chemical stocks for algae production.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties for algae production equipment.
Prepare flask, media, and algae production equipment for autoclaving.
Inoculate flasks with algal cultures and maintain cultures in a controlled growing environment for scale-up, up to 10 L photo-bioreactors, ensuring sterile and axenic culture conditions.
Monitor algae growth parameters in lab and scale-up bioreactors.
Perform routine water chemistry analysis and routine measurements for characterizing algae productivity and process yield.
Perform microscopic evaluations of cultures.
Keep daily records of observations and activities.

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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