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About Boston Bioprocess Boston Bioprocess, Inc.’s mission is to help fermentation product companies develop and scale up production. Boston Bioprocess specializes in providing innovative solutions and services to support the research, development, and manufacturing processes of clients. About the Role As we continue to grow, we are looking for a highly motivated Contract Bioprocess Associate to join our team. Our bench scale lab and pilot facilities are located in Champaign, IL. A successful candidate will work closely with engineers and senior associates to help clients optimize their fermentation and downstream processes at pilot scale. This role will work within the bench and/or pilot plant team on process development and scaling of bioprocesses for production of proteins, lipids, amino acids, organic acids, polysaccharides, hydrocolloids, and enzymes from bacteria, yeast, and fungal hosts. This is a contract role which we expect to last for six months. However, contractors who are strong performers will have the potential to transition to full-time-Bioprocess Associates upon completion of the contract. This role will involve weekend work and contractors with time flexibility will be preferred. Responsibilities Assist in the preparation, setup, and maintenance of laboratory or pilot plant equipment and experiments. Receive, label, and process samples according to established protocols. Maintain accurate documentation of sample information and experimental procedures. Operate and maintain laboratory and pilot plant equipment and instruments. Collaborate with senior technicians and bioprocess engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Record and organize experimental data. Assist in the analysis and interpretation of results, contributing to the overall project objectives. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects. Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Adhere to quality control standards and assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space. Participate in routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field preferred (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering) or equivalent experience. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness. Ideal Candidate Experience working in laboratories with biological research a plant environment and/or comfortable working with high-pressure stainless-steel vessels. Enthusiasm for a startup environment (we are a small team). A quick learner with a passion for hands-on work. Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality results. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Committed to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment. Willingness to work regularly on weekends preferred Hourly salary of approx. $24/hour plus overtime as applicable. The pay range for this role is: 20 – 25 USD per hour (Champaign) Apply through this link: https://go.illinois.edu/BostonBioProcessContractAssociate

$15 – $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Your Responsibilities Lead and/or support key data science and analytics projects for John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group Utilize analytics techniques to clean, preprocess, explore, and analyze data sets and extract actionable insights Collaborate in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced team environment across disciplines and with key stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions for the business Present your findings in meetings and translate your results into reports and presentations Committed to working in an Agile-based environment What Skills You Need Education Details Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in an analytical discipline including but not limited to Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Math, or Statistics Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college/university Graduation date of December 2025 or later Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Required Skills/Experience Experience with Python and SQL programming languages  School and/or work experience analyzing text and/or numerical data  Experience with applied statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms  Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly during the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM  Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly during the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM  Must be able to commute to the John Deere Technology Innovation Center in Champaign, IL at least once a week, on a regular basis year-round Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above What Makes You Stand Out Knowledge of PySpark Experience with Data Engineering, MLOps, or Recommender Systems Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI) Click Here to Apply

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change Your Responsibilities As a Part Time Student – Battery Management System Engineering for John Deere Power Systems located in Urbana Champaign, IL, you will…. Form part of the global team that is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of battery management system (BMS) software including state of charge (SOC), state of power (SOP), state of health (SOH), balancing, state machine, charging, thermal management, diagnostics, and safety functions, etc. Support BMS software development, integration, and test activities under the direction of a mentor Create technical documentation and present to various teams This position is not available to students on immigration visas What Skills You Need Enrolled in an engineering undergraduate program Completion of sophomore year of studies by the time of the employment Experience with C coding Minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. (3.4 or higher preferred) Hands on experience and coursework on embedded control systems and software Experience with MATLAB/Simulink Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and loads Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical, and teamwork skills Self-motivated and fast learning skills Available to work 10+ hours/week during the academic year Available to work 40 hours/week over the summer Must be able to work at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center (UIUC Research Park) What Makes You Stand Out Enrolled in an engineering graduate program Advanced coursework on control systems and lithium-ion batteries Hands on experience with low-level embedded software, e.g. operating systems, drivers, communication, microcontroller hardware abstraction layer, etc. Involvement with a school club, project, or research working on batteries, electric vehicles, etc. Applied experience with battery management system test equipment and data acquisition plus experience with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing methodologies for battery management system testing Passionate about vehicle electrification & battery technology Click Here to Apply