Fermentation Plant Shift Lead Operator

Manus; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus Bio seeks a Fermentation Plant Operator for its Augusta, GA site. You will join the manufacturing and process development team, oversee fermentation, and support production.

Responsibilities include SOP-based equipment prep, sampling, batch records, and coordinating daily plant activities with safety compliance.

Requirements: HS diploma or GED and 3+ years in fermentation; strong teamwork and communication; adaptable to a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years fermentation or related plant operator experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to follow instructions and support safe work practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible with day-to-day duties and startup environment.
• Familiar with production fermentation and downstream processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with production to provide resources to solve fermentation and product isolation problems.
• Prepare fermentation and downstream equipment per SOPs, including setup, media prep, and cleaning.
• Collect samples during manufacturing for analytical analysis.
• Prepare batch records and communicate parameters to process development SME.
• Coordinate day-to-day Fermentation Plant activities, scheduling conflicts, and maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Assist and provide hands-on support of Fermentation Plant maintenance activities.
• Maintain equipment upkeep and ensure EH&S compliance and safety.

Skills

Fermentation plant experience

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability for startup environment

SOP adherence

MS Office / Windows basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

DeltaV controls

Job description

Manus Bio seeks a Fermentation Plant Operator for its Augusta, GA site. You will join the manufacturing and process development team, oversee fermentation, and support production.

Responsibilities include SOP-based equipment prep, sampling, batch records, and coordinating daily plant activities with safety compliance.

Requirements: HS diploma or GED and 3+ years in fermentation; strong teamwork and communication; adaptable to a startup environment.