The Fermentation Technician will work in a hands-on capacity in the cGMP fermentation facility and be involved in the manufacture of Deerland’s proprietary microorganisms. They will be responsible for the production equipment, including cleaning, preventative/routine maintenance, and optimization.
Requirements
- Prepare production media and buffers, sterilize equipment, operate bioreactors, and perform seed scale-up from lab pilot to production scale.
- Ensure work is completed in compliance with approved SOPs, batch records, controlled documentation and all applicable regulations, guidelines, safety policies and procedures are followed;
- Maintain an accurate and timely record of equipment service records;
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance for equipment and utilities;
- Work collaboratively with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
- Research equipment and process modifications for better efficiency.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and create and develop new methods and technologies.
- Author, review, and revise deviations/CAPAs, manufacturing and process equipment documentation, and other technical documentation, as necessary.
- Train manufacturing associates as appropriate.
- Participate in cross-training initiatives.
- Work with data capture systems to store data and metadata about production.
- Use data analysis tools to understand process variations and manage process controls.
- Ensure the accuracy of the warehouse inventory by maintaining accurate bin locations, managing the cycle count process as defined in the ERP system.
- Ensure counts are accurate and on-time according to plan.
- Ensure that the shipping schedule is correctly implemented and report any deviations to Customer Service.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly warehouse area.
- Develop and maintain proper bacterial management practices to ensure consistent microbial cell culture that meet quality standards and keep pace with desired production goals.
- All other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
