Bioprocessing Manufacturing Technician
10 days ago
Athens
Job Description Immediate opening for a Bioprocess Technician operating seed and production scale bioreactors and upstream processing equipment. Specific Duties Include: · Serve as a valuable member of the Bioprocess and Process Teams, working effectively to meet goals, objectives, and complete tasks to achieve desired results. · Operate bioreactors to support fermentation process development and production activities, which includes cleaning, sterilizing, addition of media components, reactor sampling, and routine maintenance. · Support downstream processing by assisting with running separator equipment, chemical additions, and cleaning processes. · Provide timely and accurate verbal and written communication to team members and management. · Work with other team members to prioritize tasks/assignments and make recommendations to maximize efficiency/productivity based on production and departmental needs. · Promote and contribute to a safe working environment. · Successful candidates must be willing to work, day and night shifts. Skills Required: · Must possess solid problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and team-based skills · Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) · Must be computer proficient and have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office · Basic maintenance skills and good mechanical aptitude · Ability to multitask and prioritize workload · Must be willing and able to work in a process environment which requires frequent standing, walking upstairs, and lifting moderate weights (up to 50 lbs) · Strong desire to change the world Preferred: · Demonstrated experience/knowledge working in a bioprocessing/biotechnology facility. · Understand basic laboratory protocols/procedures, including basic bioprocessing and fermentation techniques, major unit operations and aseptic techniques. Education: · Associate degree and/or Equivalent work experience will be considered Company DescriptionWe are a growing biotechnology company in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing (yes, replacing) single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.We are a growing biotechnology company in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing (yes, replacing) single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.