Fermentation Lab Technician - Industrial Biotech (Onsite)

Locus AG; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Peoria, IL. This role supports fermentation and downstream testing, ensuring materials and products meet specifications.

The technician maintains records, calibrates equipment, and collaborates with Production, Quality, and R&D to drive manufacturing efficiency and product quality in an onsite facility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a manufacturing/industrial lab setting preferred.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation (UV, NIR, HPLC, GC, IC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and analysis of materials and products per specifications.
• Prepare production samples and communicate results to production and quality teams.
• Conduct microbiological testing and aseptic techniques as required.
• Maintain accurate records and calibrate equipment per schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science

Tools

UV spectroscopy

NIR spectroscopy

HPLC

GC

Ion Chromatography

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Peoria, IL. This role supports fermentation and downstream testing, ensuring materials and products meet specifications.

The technician maintains records, calibrates equipment, and collaborates with Production, Quality, and R&D to drive manufacturing efficiency and product quality in an onsite facility.