Job Description Job Description
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 or bachelor’s degree in related field
·        Equivalent work experience will be considered
Company Description
We are a growing biotechnology company currently expanding research, development and production facilities 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.
Company Description We are a growing biotechnology company currently expanding research, development and production facilities 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.