The below job is only being posted by Ponca City Development Authority and is being hired by a local employer.
The contact information for this position is Log10 company: emailprotected
Job Purpose:
The Fermentation Technician II is an intermediatelevel position on the Log10 fermentation team responsible for activities related to probiotic fermentation & production
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in activities related to probiotic fermentation (preparation sanitation production harvesting freezedrying and performing of microbial or chemical analysis) probiotic blending packaging and shipment data collection and submission.
- Fermentation & freezedrying equipment setup
- Preparation of media & reagents
- Cleaning and sanitation of fermentation equipment & area
- Sample collection
- Conduct process monitoring analyses (i.e. water activity (aw) pH absorbance optical density etc.
- Conduct equipment monitoring verification and calibration activities
- Completion of daily and weekly checklists as assigned by Supervisor
- Inventory of fermentation media and consumables
- Accurate completion of technical records
- Data entry of fermentation data
- Cross train in and assist in production operations as needed
- Become proficient with our programs for food safety and quality including good manufacturing practices (GMPs) good laboratory practices (GLPs) Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program.
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- AA degree or equivalent college courses
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Specialized Knowledge
- Intermediate Level Computer Skills including a Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Fermentation processes a plus
Skills
- Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Direction
- Good Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Other Characteristics
- Attention to Detail
- Able to Work Independently
- Able to Make Sound Decisions
- Positive Attitude and Ability to Work as Part of a Team
Professional Certification(s)
- HACCP Certification a plus
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
Experience
Minimum 2years experience in food production operations brewing operations sanitation quality assurance or a medical chemical or food laboratory
Required Experience:
Manager