R&D Lab Tech

Primient Careers; Greenback (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Healthcare plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Culture that values growth

Job summary

Primient is seeking a hands-on lab professional to execute fed-batch fermentation experiments and conduct diagnostic testing to optimize production strains. You will operate analytical equipment, analyze data, and support cell bank development for 1,3-propanediol manufacture.

The role requires a 4-year science degree and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with lifting requirements up to 55 lbs and potential non-standard shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a 4-year college degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related science with at least 1 year of lab experience preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete 15 L fed-batch fermentation experiments and collect data.
• Provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing for production strain issues and related processes.
• Operate laboratory analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers, balances, meters).
• Support manufacture and validation of working and master cell banks for production of 1,3-propanediol.
• Obtain and analyze field samples to aid troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Complete lab-scale trials of downstream processes including ion exchange and filtration.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

4-year college degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC

Carbohydrate analyzers

Balances

Meters

Job description

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Job Description

Job scope includes:

• Complete 15 liter (L) 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 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, 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

This position requires a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and manage a diverse workload.

Requirements include:

• 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 55 lbs, and use ladders to work from heights.
• Night shift, holidays and/or weekends may be required on a limited basis

Total Rewards

Starting pay of $66,361.25 annually + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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