Night-Shift Fermentation Technician – Bench-Scale Ops

ADP, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Fermentation Technician in Huntington Beach, CA to support bench-scale fermentation operations, inoculate, monitor, and harvest fermenters, and perform routine lab analyses.

The role requires maintaining accurate records, following GMP and safety procedures, and working Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 pm – 3:30 am with possible overtime and holiday coverage. Candidates should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and experience with fermentation equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical certificate in biotechnology, microbiology, bioprocessing, fermentation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing media, handling microbial cultures, pipetting, and preparing samples. Familiarity with fermenters and autoclaves and calibration of probes such as pH and DO is preferred.
• Accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other departments and team members.
• Must be able to learn to operate machinery systems safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures to ensure consistent laboratory operations, maintain quality standards, and meet R&D and production sample-processing schedules.
• Set up, inoculate, operate, sample, monitor, harvest, and clean fermenters.
• Monitor fermentation conditions, including pH, dissolved oxygen, and feed additions.
• Maintain accurate batch records, fermentation logs, and maintenance records.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and prepare glassware, media, and other materials for upcoming experiments.
• Collect or receive, label, track, prepare, and perform routine analyses on samples from bench-scale fermenters and production vessels.
• Follow SOPs, safety requirements, and applicable GMP and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Identify deviations and abnormal process or equipment conditions.
• Perform first-line equipment troubleshooting and approved routine maintenance; escalates repairs or complex equipment issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Calibrate, verify, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Execute assigned fermentation and laboratory activities under approved protocols and support scientists and engineers with experimental setup and data collection

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pipetting

Equipment troubleshooting

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / technical certificate in biotech

Tools

Fermenters

Autoclaves

pH probes

DO probes

Glassware handling

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Fermentation Technician in Huntington Beach, CA to support bench-scale fermentation operations, inoculate, monitor, and harvest fermenters, and perform routine lab analyses.

The role requires maintaining accurate records, following GMP and safety procedures, and working Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 pm – 3:30 am with possible overtime and holiday coverage. Candidates should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and experience with fermentation equipment.