Fermentation Technician

Fermentation Technician

This role focuses on producing microbial products for the food, biofuels, and pharmaceutical industries using industrial fermentation processes. The Fermentation Technician follows detailed work instructions and batch records to scale up microbes, operate large-scale fermentation equipment, and perform basic laboratory testing on microbial solutions. The position combines hands-on production work in a microbial manufacturing facility with analytical testing in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Produce microbial products for food, biofuels, and pharmaceutical applications using established fermentation processes.
• Follow specific work instructions and batch records to scale up microbes from initial cultures to large-scale production.
• Prepare media and microbial solutions accurately and consistently to support fermentation runs.
• Operate large-scale fermentation instrumentation and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Apply aseptic technique daily to prevent contamination during all stages of fermentation and sampling.
• Perform sterilization, inoculation, and product recovery activities as needed throughout the production process.
• Track total product from start to finish, including recovery, total yield, and quantities at each processing step.
• Conduct simple in-process and finished product testing using instruments such as GC/HPLC and associated HP Chem Station software, Karl-Fisher, optical density measurements, pH meters, and microscopes for cell counts and contamination checks.
• Work with Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems for sanitation and processing of fermentation equipment.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.