Bioprocess Technician-- GOEDC

Job Title:

Upstream and Downstream Bioprocess Technician (Contractor)

Location:

Indianapolis, IN 46077

Duration: 10 months (possible extensions)

Pay: $28.00 / hour

The Bioprocess Discovery and Development (BDD) team is seeking a highly motivated Upstream and Downstream Bioprocess Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the setup, operation and cleaning of bioreactors, and recovery processes such as liquid-liquid and resin-based extractions of natural products. This hands‑on position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities could also include process‑associated monitoring, sampling and analytical testing while maintaining a state of operational readiness for all bioprocessing equipment. It should be expected to have some routine responsibilities while supporting dynamic discovery work in a standard work week.

• Bioreactor Operations:
  Prepare, sterilize, and assemble bench‑scale bioreactors for fermentation processes.
• Media and Feed Preparation:
  Prepare complex sterile media and feed solutions according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Sampling:
  Perform aseptic sampling from bioreactors and prepare samples for a variety of analytical methods.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of bioreactors and associated analytical equipment.

• Extraction:
  Conduct downstream purification protocols, including liquid‑liquid extractions and solid‑phase/resin extractions, to recover target molecules.
• Equipment Management:
  Clean and maintain downstream processing equipment, such as extraction vessels, columns, and filtration units, ensuring readiness for subsequent runs.

• Ability to work 100% on‑site.
• A high level of independence and initiative.
• Ability to work closely with diverse teams to achieve project goals and show reasonable agility in a discovery environment.
• Ability to recognize when results deviate from expectations.
• Data Management:
  Proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams; maintain detailed and accurate records of all experiments, process data, and results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Safety and Compliance:
  Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able and willing to work in a process environment requiring frequent standing, bending, reaching and lifting moderate weights (up to 25 lbs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with upstream bioprocessing equipment, particularly bioreactors/fer mentors.
• Experience with aseptic techniques (e.g., working in a biosafety cabinet, sterile media handling, aseptic sampling).
• Familiarity with downstream processing techniques such as liquid‑liquid extraction, centrifugation, or chromatography.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for laboratory equipment.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Research and Science

Industries:
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing