Fermentation Technician - College Station, TX

Fermentation Technician - College Station, TX

This is a full‑time, hourly position. 2nd Shift M-F 1pm-10p differential of $2/hr will be provided in addition to Base Pay. 3rd Shift M-F 9p-6a differential of $3/hr will be provided in addition to Base Pay.

The Fermentation Technician will work, under minimal supervision of the Site Manager, on the production of microorganisms. They will work in a hands‑on capacity in the cGMP fermentation facility and be involved in the manufacture of Deerland’s proprietary microorganisms. Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment (cleaning, preventive and routine maintenance, and optimization), participating in engineering initiatives and equipment or system installations, and improving fermentation process/output.

They must troubleshoot, manage change, deviations/CAPAs, and other technical documentation, maintain accurate equipment service records, perform preventative and routine maintenance for equipment and utilities, and collaborate with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.

• 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, applicable regulations, guidelines, safety policies, and procedures; understand and comply with OSHA safety requirements.
• Ensure all equipment is operating as intended and properly maintained.
• Research equipment and process modifications for better efficiency.
• Perform weekly setup, running, and breakdown of bioreactors, including work during off‑hours.
• Maintain and repair the fermentation systems and supporting infrastructure as needed.
• Participate in cleaning and equipment validation efforts and validation documentation within a cGMP facility.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and develop new methods and technologies.
• Author, review, and revise deviations/CAPAs, manufacturing and process equipment documentation, and other technical documentation as necessary.
• Perform or assist third parties in performing standard preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
• Assist in change controls for production and support equipment, processes, and utilities.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in production sustainability goals and seek innovative solutions to enhance bioreactor performance.
• Sanitation and upkeep of all production facilities with a high level of sterile awareness.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Use chemicals (e.g., acids & bases) safely.
• Train manufacturing associates as appropriate and participate in cross‑training initiatives.
• Use data capture systems to store data and metadata about production.
• Use data analysis tools to understand process variations and manage process controls.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory, manage bin locations, and perform cycle counts per the ERP system; report any deviations to Customer Service.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly warehouse area.
• Lift at least 60 lbs.
• Tolerate noise and odor from microbial cell culture.

• Align all production activities with safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain integrity of the production facility and prevent cross‑contamination.
• Show strong attention to detail for accurate, precise, and reproducible data.
• Exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Demon state a strong work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Develop and maintain proper bacterial management practices to meet quality standards.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• Preferred – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous mechanical experience (vehicle shop, machine shop, fabrication shop, etc.)

• Knowledge of Quality Control and cGMP
• Strong analytical,…