Fermentation Process Development Technician

ADP, Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a Fermentation Technician to support our fermentation laboratory, perform routine microbiology, and assist with fermentation activities in Solon, OH. You will prepare media, maintain cultures, and help with pilot-scale bioreactor work.

Ideal candidates have hands-on microbiology experience, proficiency in sterile techniques, and the ability to work independently after training.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and sterile/aseptic procedures.
• Experience preparing media, working with microbial cultures, and performing routine microbiological techniques; operating bioreactors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiology and aseptic lab techniques, including plating, streaking, dilutions, colony isolation, and contamination checks.
• Prepare media, sterile materials, glassware, and supplies for experiments.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor seed cultures and inoculum for fermentation activities.
• Set up, inoculate, sample, monitor, and harvest shaker flask cultures.
• Operate multiple lab-scale and pilot-scale bioreactors.
• Assist with bioreactor setup, sterilization, inoculation, sampling, and cleaning.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Sterile/aseptic procedures

Lab documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Microbiology or related degree

Tools

Bioreactors

Shaker cultures

Media preparation

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a Fermentation Technician to support our fermentation laboratory, perform routine microbiology, and assist with fermentation activities in Solon, OH. You will prepare media, maintain cultures, and help with pilot-scale bioreactor work.

Ideal candidates have hands-on microbiology experience, proficiency in sterile techniques, and the ability to work independently after training.