Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Process Technicians (Immediate Openings)

Process Technician operating production scale bioreactors and downstream processing equipment.

We are a rapidly 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.

Specific Duties Include:

· Serve as valuable members of the Bioprocessing 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 on rotational schedules.

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 up stairs, 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 technique

Education:

· Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in related field

· Equivalent work experience will be considered

We are a growing biotechnology company in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of 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 in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.