These have included protein, animal feed and inoculum manufacturers, and bioremediators. Expert assistance is available for biotechnology courses or workshops. Additionally, training of graduate students or technicians in the operation of batch and continuous fermentation fermentors, and microbial culture maintenance and preservation is available. Inquiries regarding contract research or user-fee basis equipment rental are encouraged. Services Services offered by the Fermentation Facility include the production of microbial cells and their metabolites.
Additional equipment designed for the cultivation of plant and animal cells is planned.
All fermentors have pH, temperature, agitation, and antifoam cointrollers, and almost all fermentors have dissolved oxygen controllers. A signed memorandum of understanding, outlining all charges and activities, is required prior to initiating a project. Off-campus users will be charged a billing and scheduling fee and additional hourly fees for services or activities that require the manager's attention. Additional expertise is available for a moderate consulting fee. If required, all cultures will be shipped over-night mail at the customer's expense.