Bioprocess Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bioprocess Technician

Job Description

The Bioprocess Technician supports biological production processes by performing aseptic operations, executing batch production records, and ensuring compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and safety standards. This role works on the production floor with large-scale fermentation and downstream equipment, conducts in-process quality checks, and maintains accurate documentation to support consistent and reliable manufacturing of biological products.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with aseptic processes, including weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with batch production records (BPR).
• Operate within cGMP standards, all current safety standards, and site procedures while executing production activities.
• Apply basic knowledge of fermentation, centrifuges, concentration units, and biological organisms to support production operations.
• Understand and perform basic operation of production equipment and ensure all equipment, instruments, and production materials are properly released and available for use.
• Look up information and perform transactions within the electronic inventory management system to support material and equipment tracking.
• Oversee production processes, including cleaning activities and environmental monitoring, and ensure personnel follow established procedures.
• Perform in-process batch quality checks in accordance with written procedures and document results accurately.
• Follow all safety rules, wear appropriate safety equipment, and maintain proper safety practices at all times.
• Use basic computer skills to create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and write deviation reports as needed.
• Complete all required training, including general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operation, computer operation, safety, GMP, and other assigned topics.
• Read and interpret batch records, quality documentation, and safety documentation to ensure accurate execution of processes.
• Apply aseptic techniques and maintain accurate documentation to support quality and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by generating or collecting new ideas about workplace practices and production processes.
• Support sterile processing and bioprocessing activities related to manufacturing of products involving biological organisms.
• Collaborate with team members on the production floor to oversee batches and monitor their quality throughout the process.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform aseptic techniques and maintain sterile conditions during production processes.
• Basic knowledge of fermentation processes and bioprocessing operations.
• Basic understanding of centrifuges, concentration units, and other large-scale production systems.
• Ability to read and interpret batch production records (BPR), quality documentation, and safety documentation.
• Familiarity with cGMP standards and the ability to follow written procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Basic computer skills to create and update SOPs, write deviation reports, and complete required electronic training.
• Ability to perform transactions and look up information in an electronic inventory management system.
• Strong attention to detail for weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verification tasks.
• Capability to perform instrumentation and mechanical work on production equipment.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to multitask, think on ones feet, and maintain a broader understanding of the overall production process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelors degree in Biotechnology or a related scientific field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred.
• Experience in bioprocessing, fermentation, and manufacturing involving biological organisms.
• Familiarity with sterile processing and aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with large-scale fermentation systems, vessels, centrifuges, and related production systems.
• Ability to contribute ideas for process and workplace improvements.
• Strong documentation skills to support quality and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role with hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is primarily based on the production floor rather than in a laboratory, with only minimal time spent in lab-related areas. The Bioprocess Technician oversees production batches and their quality while working with fermentation systems, vessels, centrifuges, and other large-scale production equipment. The role involves significant instrumentation and mechanical work, requiring the ability to move between tasks, maintain situational awareness, and think quickly. Team members follow established safety rules, wear appropriate safety equipment, and adhere to all safety and cGMP requirements. The work environment supports a structured manufacturing setting with opportunities to earn paid time off and paid holidays.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Dodge,IA.

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