Fermentation Technician - Night Shift with 150 shift differential
Fermentation Technician - Night Shift with 150 shift differential
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Job Description
Were growing fast and looking for people who want to be part of something bold and impactful. Our team works with purpose and pride guided by the core values that shape our culture:
Safety We are committed to maintaining a safe responsible and healthy environment for all.
Quality From process to product we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Respect We foster a workplace where every voice matters and collaboration thrives.
Transparency We communicate clearly honestly and often with our teams and our partners.
Innovation We challenge convention solve complex problems and drive new possibilities every day.
If youre ready to join a team working toward a more sustainable future we invite you to apply today.
POSITION SUMMARY
Houdek is seeking a fulltime Fermentation Technician in a growing fastpaced product developmentfocused environment. This position offers the employee the unique opportunity to operate in both a laboratory and plant environment. This position works on a revolving 12hour schedule night shift.
- Respect a culture of safety first for you and your peers through strict adherence to health and safety procedures and protocols.
- Meticulously execute Standard Operating Procedures including checklists for aseptically preparing sterile seed cultures for production fermentation with culture sizes ranging from lab to production scale
- Evaluate culture purity cell growth and cell quality in the production seed train and primary fermentation.
- Monitor and operate equipment per operational instructions and use a distributed control system.
- Perform maintenance inspection and cleaning of equipment following operational instructions.
- Observe gauges dials or other indicators to ensure equipment is working correctly.
- Communicate with the production team to facilitate processes.
- Report on when maintenance or repairs are necessary.
- Complete all required LMS and field training.
- Notify the Fermentation Lead or Shift Lead of any problems or issues.
- Ensure complete and accurate log entries of all pertinent operational issues.
- Ensure complete and accurate RECs checklists and shift reports.
- Evaluate data daily to ensure the process is under control.
- Ensure data is correct and up to date in the tracking file.
- Responsible for continued learning and progression through tier levels.
- Pass all proficiency tests as required.
- Become efficient at using microscopes.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- BSc in a sciencerelated field or associate degree/diploma in a science or engineering field preferred.
- Ability to multitask and maintain focus and quality of each task.
- Experience and/or coursework in microbiology and aseptic technique preferred.
- Strong technical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities are preferred.
- Experience with plant operations equipment is a plus.
- Experience with microscopy spectroscopy and assay development is a plus.
- Ability to follow company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to work independently and with excellent time management.
- Ability to follow protocols with high precision and accuracy.
- Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Quick and effective diagnosis and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic understanding of laboratory safety.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position includes responsibilities in a laboratory and production environment. Employees will work near moving mechanical parts and work directly with steam and chemical solutions. Employees are required to wear head protection eye protection and steeltoed footwear in the plant and may experience loud environments requiring hearing protection. Employees may experience hot cold humid odorous and wet conditions. Employees must be able to lift 60 pounds safely without assistance.
Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process Houdek reserves the right to conduct background investigations which may include verification of education past employment and professional references as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a casebycase basis considering the nature of the offense its relevance to the role and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
