System, method, and device for high-throughput, automated culturing of genetically modified organisms

A method of transferring fluid comprising:

• loading a fluid in a peripheral module;
• mating a syringe with the peripheral module to form a connection through which fluid can be exchanged, wherein the syringe is connected to a transfer carousel;
• drawing the fluid from the peripheral module into the syringe;
• rotating or translating the transfer carousel and optionally translating the syringe relative to the transfer carousel to align the syringe with a loading station;
• mating the syringe with the loading station to form a connection through which fluid can be exchanged;
• and
• ejecting fluid from the syringe into the loading station.

A method of mixing biological inputs comprising:

• providing a first fluid comprising a biological material in a first reservoir of a first housing component and a second fluid comprising a biological material in a second reservoir of the second housing component;
• aligning the first reservoir with a receiving reservoir to form a fluid connection between the first reservoir and the receiving reservoir;
• dispensing the first fluid into the receiving reservoir;
• aligning the second reservoir with the receiving reservoir to form a fluid connection between the second reservoir and the receiving reservoir;
• dispensing the second fluid into the receiving reservoir;
• and
• mixing the first fluid with the second fluid in the receiving reservoir.

A syringe kit comprising:

• a syringe body comprising a tubular body;
• a threaded plunger;
• a drive screw;
• and
• a smart plug.