Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility

Kansas State University’s Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility gives students hands-on experience with the tools, techniques, and analytical methods used in modern biomanufacturing. Located in Seaton Hall, the facility supports workforce development, industry collaboration, and Kansas’s growing biomanufacturing ecosystem.

Current research

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mScarlet chromatography

Students are working to design and scale up a process for producing mScarlet in E. coli, including cell harvesting, lysis and mScarlet purification. They are also developing the protocols needed for teaching and training in BLTF, which will continue to benefit the lab for years to come.

Equipment

  • Upstream (Cell Culture)
      • Eppendorf DASGIP® Parallel Bioreactors
      • Eppendorf Bioflow® 320 (2 systems, each equipped with different accessories to diversify compatible cell types)
      • Incubated shakers (INFORS HT) with gas control
      • Thermo Scientific Solaris Orbital Shaker
    • Cell Lysis
      • LM20 Microfluidizer®
      • GEA Panda Plus 6000 Valve-Type Homogenizer
      • Silverson High Shear Homogenizer
      • Sonicator
    • Downstream
      • GEA Whisperfuge Disk-Stack Centrifuge
      • Thermo Scientific Sorvall X4F ProCentrifuge
      • Cytiva ÄKTA Avant™ 25 Chromatography System
      • Cytiva ÄKTA Pure™ Chromatography Systems (2)
      • Repligen® KR2i Automated Tangential Flow Filtration System
      • Cytiva Minimate (4 systems) and Centramate TFF Systems
      • Labconco FreeZone 4.5 L Benchtop Freeze Dryer
    • Analytical
      • Roche Cedex® Biochemical Analyzer
      • Waters ACQUITY Premier System UPLC
      • Molecular Devices Microplate reader (ELISA, enzyme assays, total protein assays)
      • Azure Cielo qPCR
      • PCR Workstations
      • Bio-Rad Gel and Blot Image Analyzer
      • Bio-Rad Gel Electrophoresis and Western Blot Systems
      • TC20 Cell Counters
      • ECHO Rebel Microscopes
    • Automation
      • Opentrons Lab Robot
    • General Laboratory Equipment
      • Biosafety and fume hoods
      • Autoclaves (Amerex HVA-50 and HVA-110)
      • Conductivity and pH meters
      • Overhead mixer and stirplates
      • Multiple balances
      • Gravimetric oven
      • Chemical storage
      • -80°C freezer
      • Refrigerator
      • Water Purification System
      • Minicentrifuges
      • Block heater
    • Process Modeling
      • SuperPro Designer Software (Intelligen)

Engagement opportunities for industry partners

Our partners can help shape the next generation of talent while supporting workforce development in biomanufacturing. By working with K-State, you can create real-world learning experiences for students, contribute to continuing education and professional development for your teams, and help align coursework with industry needs.

Partnership opportunities may include:

  • Supporting stronger employment pathways for graduates.
  • Co-developing short courses and professional development programs for your team.
  • Collaborating on problem-solving initiatives and applied research.
  • Providing access to, or renting, lab space and equipment for research or training.

For more information about industry partnership opportunities, please reach out to the Office of Corporate Engagement.