About Joule
Joule has pioneered a CO2-to-fuel production platform, effectively reversing combustion through the use of solar energy. The company’s platform applies engineered catalysts to continuously convert waste CO2directly into renewable fuels such as ethanol or hydrocarbons for diesel, jet fuel and gasoline. Free of feedstock constraints and complex processing, Joule’s process can achieve unrivaled scalability, volumes and costs without the use of any agricultural land, fresh water or crops. Joule is privately held and has raised over $160 million in funding to date, led by Flagship Ventures. The company operates from Bedford, Massachusetts and The Hague, The Netherlands, with production operations in Hobbs, New Mexico. Additional information is available at
Central Services/Media Prep Technician
Central Services/Media Prep Technician will formulate buffers, media and other aqueous solutions for use in manufacturing processes and experiments. This individual will conduct in-process testing, including pH, conductivity, and temperature measurements, as needed in solution preparation. The Central Services/Media Prep Technician will perform titration of buffers and media as needed and be responsible for cleaning glassware and various components associated with bioreactors at Joule's facility in Hobbs, New Mexico. In addition, the Central Services/Media Prep Technician will be accountable for operation of the autoclave and services central to the plant operations and bioreactor operations. This person will be responsible for documentation and will keep accurate records of work performed.This individual will work in 8-hour shifts and therefore, be responsible for keeping on-coming technicians informed of the current status of processes and the tasks that must be undertaken in subsequent shifts.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibilities :
- Operation of basic lab equipment such as balances, mixers and pH/conductivity meters
- Performs mathematical calculations relating to solution preparation, including molarity and percent calculations, to determine the quantities (weight or volume) of chemicals needed for a given preparation.
- Keep accurate and timely logs
- Documents activities as they occur on the appropriate forms and/or batch records.
- Load, operate, and unload autoclave.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of clean and sterile glassware and clean bioreactor equipment
- Maintain cleanliness/orderliness of the Media Prep room, indoor process areas and outdoor bioreactor process areas.
- Follow all standard operating procedures and faithfully execute batch protocols.
- Communicate to technicians coming on-shift any and all relevant information about current plant operations.
- Notify the supervisor of any problems and document any deviations from intended performance.
- Complete any and all tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Adhere to safe work practices.
- Other responsibilities
- Provide support for Laboratory operations including small volume media prep and maintaining of work areas
- Support/supplement bioreactor deployment operations under the direction of area supervisors
- Perform routine maintenance on facility equipment as required.
- Keep plant facilities clean.
- Assist Plant Technicians with operations, as time permits.
- Work shift schedules (i.e., nights and weekends) as required.
Qualifications
The position requires a certificate or degree in Biotechnology, Biology, or other technical discipline. Prior laboratory experience and General mechanical aptitude is desired.. Applicants should be competent in various computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite. They should also possess effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required.
Required Skills
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Good oral and written communications
- Organizational
- Mechanical
- Team Player
- Multitask