Bioprocessing Manufacturing Technician

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 Description

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.