Fermentation Process Specialist – Continuous Improvement

mdgbio; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MDG is seeking a Process Specialist to support validation, optimization and standardization of fermentation processes. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to improve upstream and downstream operations, including bioreactor, centrifugation, and drying stages.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing support, data analysis and strict documentation discipline, with a continuous-improvement mindset to boost process performance, product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (biotech/pharma/food/chemical).
• GMP-compliant or document-controlled production experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot using data, observation and structured problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise and maintain SOPs and process documentation for fermentation ops.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance for deviations and improvements.
• Collect, review and analyze process data for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality on improvements and parameters.
• Provide hands-on technical support during operations and changes.
• Train personnel on SOPs and process changes.
• Support validation activities, including protocols and reports.
• Maintain knowledge of fermentation, centrifugation, spray drying and related tech.
• Support change control, deviations, CAPA and quality-system docs.
• Stay informed of industry practices and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities for leadership.
• Support cross-functional projects and production-readiness activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation discipline

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/biotech/biology/chemistry

Tools

Fermentors

Centrifuges

Freeze Dryers

Spray Dryers

Pumps

Sensors

Control systems

Documentation control

Job description

MDG is seeking a Process Specialist to support validation, optimization and standardization of fermentation processes. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to improve upstream and downstream operations, including bioreactor, centrifugation, and drying stages.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing support, data analysis and strict documentation discipline, with a continuous-improvement mindset to boost process performance, product quality and efficiency.