Job Title: Manufacturing Technician.

Job Type: Full-time direct hire.

Job Location: Thousand Oaks, CA(On-Site).

Top skills: Manufacturing Technician, Maintenance, Bioreactors, Cell Culture, Bacterial Culture, CIP, SIP, GMP, cGMP, Cell Culture Media, Food, Pharma.

About The Client:

· The Client's mission is to pioneer game-changing solutions to the health, environmental, and animal-welfare challenges posed by animal agriculture.

· The Client is developing a scalable approach to producing cultured meat – meat grown from cells, outside the animal -- that's every bit as delicious and nourishing as conventional meat.

About The Job:

· The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for maintaining and operating bioreactors, room sanitization, preparing components, operating autoclaves, performing CIP/SIP of tanks, small parts washing, and visual inspection.

· The ideal candidate will have experience with bioreactor operation, a strong understanding of cell culture techniques, excellent attention to detail and time management skills, and a passion for contributing to the development of sustainable and ethical food production methods.

Responsibilities:

· Maintain accurate, thorough reporting through cloud-based software tool(s).

· Executes batch production with the assistance of senior team members.

· Assists with troubleshooting and repairing equipment in the facility.

· Complying with all internal safety policies and industry regulations.

· Routinely work with large scale manufacturing equipment using CIP and SIP operations.

· Should possess some basic understanding of manufacturing practices in GMP pharma or food industry facilities.

· Knowledge of animal cell culture and bacterial culture and biological assays is a plus.

· Ability to communicate technical information explicitly.

Requirements:

· GED, Associates, or Bachelor’s Degree and applicable food or beverage large vat fermentation manufacturing experience.

· Must be proactive and have a strong attention to detail.

· Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability exercise good judgement.

· Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.

· Literacy in MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Slides).

· Must maintain a safety-first attitude and work in all required PPE.

· Preparation of cell-culture media.

· Cell culture material cleaning, sterilization, and organization.

· Ensure the site is clean, organized, and follow good operating practices (waste handling, correct potential safety issues, etc.)

Additional Details:

· Typical work week: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

· Work environment (office, laboratory).

· Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or less independently.

· Perform physical labor for extended periods of time (standing, walking, etc.) and in a cool, sterile environment and work with machines that fluctuate in temperatures.

· Knowledge of bacterial culture, is a plus.

· Knowledge of bioreactors is a plus.

· Ability to communicate technical information explicitly.

· Reports to Manufacturing Lead.

· Based in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Benefits:

· Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision coverage).

· Flexible vacation time.

· 401(k) matching.

· 16 weeks of 100% Paid Parental Leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.32 - $25.68 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thousand Oaks, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Thousand Oaks, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person