R&D Lab Tech: Fermentation & Bioprocess

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Healthcare plans

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Floating days off

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Learning & development

Fun culture

Job summary

Primient is seeking an R&D Lab Tech to support fermentation and analytical work in our US lab. You will perform fed-batch fermentation experiments and provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing to troubleshoot production strain performance and contaminations.

You will operate HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers and other lab equipment, and assist in the development and validation of working and master cell banks used to manufacture 1,3-propanediol. Night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Lifting 55 lbs

Night shift availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related science field

Tools

HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Carbohydrate analyzers

Balances

Meters

Job description

Primient is seeking an R&D Lab Tech to support fermentation and analytical work in our US lab. You will perform fed-batch fermentation experiments and provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing to troubleshoot production strain performance and contaminations.

You will operate HPLC, GC, carbohydrate analyzers and other lab equipment, and assist in the development and validation of working and master cell banks used to manufacture 1,3-propanediol. Night shifts may be required.