Biochemical Plant Operator — Onsite Shift

Bluestem Biosciences, Inc.; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Bluestem Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a reliable Plant Operator for our on-site production facility. You will report to the Plant Manager and be responsible for the safe, efficient daily operation of biochemical production equipment.

You will work a shift schedule to monitor equipment, run daily production, and support the transition from commissioning to full-scale commercial operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in biochemical or specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in startup environments preferred.
• Hands-on fermentation and downstream purification experience.
• Ability to read P&IDs or PFDs.
• Strong communication and shift handover skills.
• Willingness to work on-site on a shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant on designated shifts for continuous safe operations.
• Monitor fermentation and purification systems to maintain yields.
• Assist with FAT/SAT and initial commissioning/startup activities.
• Follow Site Safety Protocols including LOTO and PSM.
• Execute SOPs and provide feedback for process improvements.
• Document shift data and communicate issues to the Operations Lead.

Skills

Process operation

Fermentation systems

P&IDs/PFDs reading

Safety compliance

Shift work

Communication

Job description

Bluestem Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a reliable Plant Operator for our on-site production facility. You will report to the Plant Manager and be responsible for the safe, efficient daily operation of biochemical production equipment.

You will work a shift schedule to monitor equipment, run daily production, and support the transition from commissioning to full-scale commercial operation.