About the placement
This internship is with BTF, a bioMérieux company and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program.
BTF provides the world's most precise quantitative reference standards for microbiological testing. Its patented BioBall™ technology is used in quality assurance, to verify the performance of control methods. The company is also a recognised expert in water control solutions.
As an intern with BTF, you will work with the team to assist with the re-design, improvement and streamlining of the manufacturing process. The process has many elements including microbiology and culture of microbial cells, precise cell counting by flow cytometry, cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen of cell droplets, freeze drying and resulting microbial quality control, packaging and batch release. The project includes assessment of incoming organisms and their disinfection strategy.
Work arrangements
- Start date: ASAP
- Working arrangement: Full time or Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate. It would be desirable to be available on one/all of these days at the start: Tuesday/Friday/half day Wednesday.
- Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with BTF, a bioMérieux company
- Location: North Ryde, NSW.
Desired capabilities
- Studying Material Science/Engineering, Biotechnical Engineering, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Cytometry and/or Biology (or similar)
- Knowledge and application of safe laboratory skills is essential (Physical containment class 2 laboratory experience is advantageous)
- Previous laboratory skills including pipetting, making media, colony counting, and good aseptic skills is required
- Ability to communicate and translate information to a range of audiences and vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or TAFE qualification.
About the industry partner
Based in North Ryde, BTF is part of bioMérieux, a leading global microbiology company operating in more than 40 countries worldwide. BTF develops, manufactures and distributes the market-leading microbiological reference material, BioBall, based on proprietary and patented technologies. Global demand for BioBall products and services continues to grow strongly with the emergence of new applications in pharmaceutical and biopharma microbiology and access to emerging markets.The Global demand for BioBall products requires continual improvements and innovations to be made to the existing process to improve yields, quality, cost and safety.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0115C
About the placement
This internship is with BTF, a bioMérieux company and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program.
BTF provides the world's most precise quantitative reference standards for microbiological testing. Its patented BioBall™ technology is used in quality assurance, to verify the performance of control methods. The company is also a recognised expert in water control solutions.
As an intern with BTF, you will work with the team to assist with the re-design, improvement and streamlining of the manufacturing process. The process has many elements including microbiology and culture of microbial cells, precise cell counting by flow cytometry, cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen of cell droplets, freeze drying and resulting microbial quality control, packaging and batch release. The project includes assessment of incoming organisms and their disinfection strategy.
Work arrangements
- Start date: ASAP
- Working arrangement: Full time or Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate. It would be desirable to be available on one/all of these days at the start: Tuesday/Friday/half day Wednesday.
- Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with BTF, a bioMérieux company
- Location: North Ryde, NSW.
Desired capabilities
- Studying Material Science/Engineering, Biotechnical Engineering, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Cytometry and/or Biology (or similar)
- Knowledge and application of safe laboratory skills is essential (Physical containment class 2 laboratory experience is advantageous)
- Previous laboratory skills including pipetting, making media, colony counting, and good aseptic skills is required
- Ability to communicate and translate information to a range of audiences and vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or TAFE qualification.
About the industry partner
Based in North Ryde, BTF is part of bioMérieux, a leading global microbiology company operating in more than 40 countries worldwide. BTF develops, manufactures and distributes the market-leading microbiological reference material, BioBall, based on proprietary and patented technologies. Global demand for BioBall products and services continues to grow strongly with the emergence of new applications in pharmaceutical and biopharma microbiology and access to emerging markets.The Global demand for BioBall products requires continual improvements and innovations to be made to the existing process to improve yields, quality, cost and safety.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0115C