Senior Technician, Quality Control, Fermentation Lab (Kingstree, SC)

dsm-firmenich; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Grow with a global organization

Purpose-led culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Technician, Quality Control for the Fermentation Lab in Kingstree, SC. This onsite role supports culture prep, testing, process monitoring, and quality activities to ensure safe, compliant manufacturing.

The candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to track process parameters, maintain lab standards, and drive operational excellence at the Kingstree facility. A strong safety and GDP culture is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in biology, microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field is a plus.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing and analytical procedures with accuracy.
• Experience documenting results per cGMP and GDP guidelines.
• Proficiency with lab equipment including spectroscopy, microscopes, pH meters, balances, and centrifuges.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical, microbiological, and fermentation-related testing to support product quality and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor fermentation parameters, analyze samples, and communicate results to support production efficiency.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab and fermentation equipment while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Data recording & documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

Spectroscopy equipment

Microscopes

pH meters

Analytical balances

Centrifuges

Job description

Senior Technician, Quality Control, Fermentation Lab (Kingstree, SC) Kingstree, SC (USA) Onsite | 12-hour Rotating Shifts

As a Senior Technician, Quality Control, Fermentation Lab, you will support fermentation operations through culture preparation, analytical testing, process monitoring, and quality control activities that help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing. Working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, you will monitor critical process parameters, maintain laboratory standards, and provide technical support that drives product quality and operational performance throughout our Kingstree facility.

At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical, microbiological, and fermentation-related testing to support product quality, process performance, and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor critical fermentation parameters, collect and analyze samples, and communicate results to support production efficiency and product quality.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and fermentation support equipment while ensuring compliance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Provide technical support for laboratory and production teams by assisting in the investigation and resolution of quality, process, and equipment-related issues.
• Support laboratory continuous improvement initiatives, method enhancements, and operational excellence programs that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture through adherence to SHE requirements, cGMP standards, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and stop-work authority when necessary.

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A place to grow and develop your skills within a global organization.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven, with a culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to contribute to the quality and performance of products that make a difference in people's lives.
• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• The chance to make an impact while helping drive operational excellence at our Kingstree manufacturing site.

You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related technical field is a plus.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analytical procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience documenting, recording, and communicating results in accordance with cGMP requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Competence using laboratory equipment, including but not limited to spectroscopy, microscopes, pH meters, analytical balances, and centrifuges.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), identify deviations, and maintain compliance with established quality standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly $25.00-$30.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.