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Research Assistant – Marine Microbiology
Join our world-class research team in Hawaii to develop biofuels from marine phytoplankton.
Your responsibilities: Assemble, operate, and maintain microalgae cultivation systems ranging from standard laboratory batch cultures to large-scale photobioreactors and ponds. Take, prepare and analyze samples for determinations of microalgae productivity and biochemical composition; record data. Prepare growth media, process microalgal biomass, store and document inventory.
Your qualifications:
Education: BS in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related fields.
Experience: One to three (1-3) years experience in single cell or plant tissue culture and/or biochemical analysis of microbial particulates. Experience in the application of sterile technique. Operation and care of standard microbiological laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, microscopes, analytical microbalances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, etc.
Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of microbial physiology, biochemistry and/or inorganic chemistry of seawater. Ability to analyze and solve problems in a collaborative environment. Excellent skills at personal organization and general laboratory practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a sense of urgency and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Most desirable: Research experience on photosynthesis, physiology, taxonomy, and production dynamics of marine phytoplankton. Experience with cultivation of phytoplankton, especially in photobioreactors at large-scale, is a distinct plus.
Your compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, and highly competitive.
Closing date: May 15, 2008 or until positions are filled.
Location and surroundings: Our Hawaii-based research facility is state of the art. High quality of life if you are interested in pristine environment, low population density, and outdoor activities in the tropics.
Please send your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of 3 professional references to:
mhuntley@hawaii.edu or
mark.huntley@cellana.com