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Job Title: Fermentation Technician
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
We are looking for Fermentation Technician for our client in Indianapolis, IN
Job Title: Fermentation Technician
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
- Oversee fermenter operations, including sterilization, troubleshooting, repair, inoculation, cell growth and feeding, harvesting, cell de-vitalization, and cleaning activities.
- Apply sterile techniques for inoculating and sampling shake flasks.
- Conduct fermenter sampling and monitoring activities during routine work hours.
- Operate autoclaves and safely handle acid and base mixing processes.
- Perform off-line sample analyses using laboratory equipment such as viscometers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and pH meters.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
- Execute research tasks according to standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document experimental work accurately and maintain organized laboratory records.
- Support laboratory supply management, inventory activities, and material stocking.
- Collaborate with team members and management to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee all aspects of fermenter operations and maintenance.
- Apply sterile techniques for inoculation and sampling activities.
- Conduct fermenter monitoring and sample collection.
- Operate laboratory and sterilization equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform laboratory analyses using scientific instruments.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Execute research tasks according to standard operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and records.
- Manage laboratory supplies and inventory activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members to support workload and project goals.
- Knowledge of fermenter operations and sterile laboratory techniques.
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
- Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to identify deviations and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field is preferred.