Fermentation Process Optimization Specialist

Microbial Discovery Group; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process Specialist at Microbial Discovery Group will support validation, optimization, standardization and continuous improvement of fermentation processes and equipment across MDG's operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to enhance bioreactor operations, downstream processing, and related production systems on the shop floor.

Strong troubleshooting, data analysis and documentation skills are required to drive CAPA, change control and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related field.
• Two to five years of manufacturing experience in biotech, fermentation, pharma, food, or chemical processing.
• Experience in GMP-compliant or document-controlled production settings.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using data, observation and structured problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise and maintain SOPs, work instructions and process documentation for fermentation and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify deviations, inefficiencies and opportunities for improved consistency, reliability and throughput.
• Collect, review and analyze process data to support troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to evaluate and implement process improvements, including updates to procedures, operating parameters and practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Independence

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/biotech/biology/chemistry)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Process Specialist at Microbial Discovery Group will support validation, optimization, standardization and continuous improvement of fermentation processes and equipment across MDG's operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to enhance bioreactor operations, downstream processing, and related production systems on the shop floor.

Strong troubleshooting, data analysis and documentation skills are required to drive CAPA, change control and process