BIEN 267 Course Assistant
Core
Support the preparation of BIEN 267 laboratory classes by preparing biological materials, media, reagents, and sterilizing lab equipment.
Role type
Course Assistant (Wet Lab)
Builds
Laboratory materials and solutions for bioengineering students
Domain
Bioengineering / Life Sciences
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plasmid recovery and amplification, competent bacterial cell preparation, transformation, plasmid purification/minipreps, autoclave operation, sterilization procedures, media preparation (LB media/agar), aliquoting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Autoclave, filtration equipment
Responsibilities
Recover plasmids and amplify them for use in class, Prepare competent bacterial cells and check their quality, Prepare LB media, LB agar plates, and other solutions and aliquots, Prepare and sterilize materials for the labs (autoclave, filtration), Assist during lab sessions with setup