Microbial Fermentation Production Technologist

Step Into Night-Shift Biomanufacturing It’s 9:50 p.m. in Lincoln, Nebraska. You clock in, suit up, and join a team that turns living microbes into active biological ingredients used in regulated products. You don’t need lab experience to start—your curiosity, reliability, and hands-on know‑how are what matter. We’ll teach you the microbiology, the GMP rules, and the ropes of modern fermentation.

What a Night Looks Like On third shift, you’ll monitor fer mentors as cultures grow, document each step with precision, and keep equipment running smoothly. One hour you might prep media and inoculate; the next, you’re assisting with harvests, reading instrument results, or performing routine cleaning so the next run starts perfectly. When equipment hums, you verify; when a gauge looks off, you troubleshoot.

All of it happens shoulder‑to‑shoulder with teammates who communicate clearly and follow SOPs to the letter.

Location & Schedule Worksite:
Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing facility

Shift: 3rd Shift, Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.Flexibility:
Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed based on production demand

Training You’ll Receive Microbiological and fermentation techniques: culture prep and maintenance, inoculation, inactivation, harvest, and dispensing

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and detailed SOP execution

Production documentation: process worksheets and log sheets

Operation and care of specialized equipment: fer mentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, and filtration units

No prior laboratory, microbiology, or pharmaceutical experience is required—comprehensive training is provided.

Your Core Impact Run, clean, and perform minor maintenance on production equipment (fer mentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, filtration)
Spot basic mechanical issues and assist with troubleshooting

Follow SOPs precisely and complete accurate records

Support reading and reporting of test results using scientific instruments

Maintain a safe workspace: PPE, biohazard controls, chemical handling, and site safety procedures

Carry out routine area/equipment sanitation

Perform shop math and metric conversions

Operate powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, tank tugs) after required training

Collaborate across the department and communicate clearly with teammates

What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Mechanical aptitude and a drive to learn new processes and tools

Ability to follow detailed written procedures and document accurately

Basic computer skills in Windows-based applications

Commitment to safe work in a regulated manufacturing environment

Backgrounds That Translate Well Manufacturing or production; machine/equipment operation

Food, beverage, pharma, biotech, or other regulated production settings

Warehouse or material handling

Mechanical, maintenance, or technical work Laboratory or scientific environments (helpful but not required)
Physical Demands & Environment Active, hands-on role with continuous standing

Lift up to 50 pounds

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, and biological materials

Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required based on production needs

Skills That Set You Apart Troubleshooting skills

Production optimization

Production planning and scheduling

Packaging experience

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Shop math and metric conversions

Strong documentation habits

Stable work history

Comfort with scientific concepts

Teamwork and clear communication

Compensation & Benefits $500 sign-on bonus

Four weeks of accrued paid vacation
13 paid holidays
401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Medical and other health benefits starting Day 1

Personal and family benefits

Bring your reliability and mechanical mindset. We’ll supply the training, tools, and team to help you grow in GMP biomanufacturing.