Fermentation R&D Technician – Onsite Lab & Bioreactor Support

Kerry; Beloit (WI); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry is seeking an R&D Technician to join the Fermentation R&D team in the Food Protection division at Beloit, WI. You will perform hands-on fermentation experiments, prepare media, operate lab-scale bioreactors, and assist scientists with data collection and testing.

You will follow established QC procedures, utilize SAP/Optiva/Excel for data management, and help ensure accurate results while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment daily.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology and laboratory practices.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological testing methods.
• Ability to prepare laboratory media, perform serial dilutions, plate samples, and conduct colony counts.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing experiments, collecting samples, and recording data.
• Ability to accurately follow laboratory protocols, testing methods, and experimental procedures.
• Basic understanding of chemical and physical testing techniques.
• Good organizational and laboratory housekeeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple laboratory activities and prioritize work.
• Strong documentation and data-entry skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard computer applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and other members of a technical R&D team.

Responsabilidades

• Support R&D Scientists with daily fermentation research and laboratory activities.
• Prepare media and recipes for laboratory-scale fermentation experiments.
• Set up and support operation of laboratory-scale bioreactors.
• Collect samples at designated stages throughout the fermentation process and accurately record and process experimental data.
• Perform basic microbiological techniques, including media preparation, serial dilutions, plating, and bacterial enumeration.
• Analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological, functional, and sensory testing as required.
• Use wet chemistry, instrumental, physical, and/or sensory methods to evaluate raw materials and finished products against established specifications.
• Document and communicate testing and evaluation results to the appropriate teams.
• Support laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, preparing shipments, and sending samples to other locations.
• Conduct proficiency testing within the scope of laboratory accreditations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Use systems and software such as SAP, Optiva, Microsoft Excel, and other applicable laboratory or business systems.
• Follow all established quality, food safety, laboratory, and company procedures.
• Follow the Kerry principles of Safety First and Quality Always.
• Support additional R&D and laboratory activities as assigned.

Conocimientos

Microbiology basics

Aseptic techniques

Serial dilutions

Plate samples

Colony counts

Data recording

Excel proficiency

Laboratory collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline

Herramientas

SAP

Optiva

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Kerry is seeking an R&D Technician to join the Fermentation R&D team in the Food Protection division at Beloit, WI. You will perform hands-on fermentation experiments, prepare media, operate lab-scale bioreactors, and assist scientists with data collection and testing.

You will follow established QC procedures, utilize SAP/Optiva/Excel for data management, and help ensure accurate results while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment daily.