Fermentation R&D Lab Technician

Primient; Tennessee; In loco; USD 37.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Primient is seeking an R&D Lab Tech to perform fed-batch fermentation experiments and support analytical testing for production strains and downstream processes. You will operate HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers, balances, and meters in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a 4-year science degree (biology/chemistry/biochemistry) with lab experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift 55 lbs. Night shifts may be required occasionally, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• Minimum of a 4-year college degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related science field with at least 1-year biological or chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work smoothly in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/adapt to changing procedures with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 55lbs, and use ladders to work from heights.
• Night shift, holidays and/or weekends may be required on a limited basis.

Mansioni

• Complete 15 liter fed-batch fermentation experiments and collect data.
• Provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing for issues related to production strain performance, foreign bacterial growth in fermenters or downstream processes, and bacteriophage testing.
• Operate laboratory analytical equipment for the R&D laboratory, including HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers, balances and meters.
• Hands-on support for the manufacture and validation of working and master cell banks used in manufacture of 1,3-propanediol.
• Obtain and analyze field samples from the manufacturing process to assist troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Complete lab-scale trials of downstream processes including ion exchange and filtration.

Conoscenze

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry

Strumenti

HPLC

GC

Carbohydrate analyzers

Balances

Meters

Descrizione del lavoro

Primient is seeking an R&D Lab Tech to perform fed-batch fermentation experiments and support analytical testing for production strains and downstream processes. You will operate HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers, balances, and meters in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a 4-year science degree (biology/chemistry/biochemistry) with lab experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift 55 lbs. Night shifts may be required occasionally, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.