Manufacturing Technician

Pilot Plant Technician

Mori is a fast-paced anti-food waste Series C startup on a mission to create “More Food, Less Waste”, by transforming the food, agriculture, and packaging industries. Leveraging the unique properties of a naturally derived silk protein, Mori creates an all-natural food ingredient and coating which slows down the spoiling process of perishable foods. With Mori Silk, we can fundamentally change the food system by reducing our reliance on plastic packaging, reducing food and packaging waste, and increasing efficiency across the supply chain.

Our Values

• Operate with Care: We respect where food comes from and where it is meant to go.
• Practice Humility: We communicate simply and specifically.
• Do Good Work: We show the data and prioritize practicality.
• Anything, Anytime, Anywhere: We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

About the Role

Mori is seeking a motivated and hardworking Manufacturing Technician to join our Engineering team and work in our groundbreaking Pilot Plant. We are looking for a team player that will contribute meaningfully to Mori Manufacturing and become a valued member of a mission-critical team at Mori. You will advance Mori’s mission of “More Food, Less Waste” by directly supporting the Pilot Plant manufacturing operations. The Pilot Plant is critical to multiple areas of Mori’s manufacturing process, including producing liquid food-grade product, spray drying product for storage and scaling new manufacturing processes from lab bench to 4000L scale to ensure stability ahead of commercial production. Working both individually and in a small team, you will operate manufacturing equipment to produce Mori products, while ensuring proper maintenance and sanitation of all Plant equipment. The success of the production plant is critical to Mori’s success, come be a part of a more sustainable future!

Location, Schedule & Salary

• Based in Hood Park, Charlestown, MA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Both 1st shift (6AM-3PM) and 2nd shift (3PM-12AM) Available
• On Site Requirements: 5 days a week
• 1st Shift Salary: $55,000-$65,000 annually
• 2nd Shift Salary: $61,600-$72,800 annually (includes 12% shift differential)
• *Please note that Mori cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time*

What You Will Do

• Perform pilot plant duties including equipment operation, maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation
• Perform necessary pre-operation and end of shift activities to ensure proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Carries out protein extraction, purification, and drying in Mori’s production plant following established SOPs
• Contributes to conception and execution of bench scale R&D runs for new process and materials development, on occasion
• Perform daily quality and environmental sampling, monitoring, and testing
• Perform work which is predominantly intellectual in character, and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
• Regularly communicate observations, results, recommendations for changes, safety hazards and issues to the team
• Maintain a safe work environment and participate in Mori safety culture
• Maintain production paperwork, files, and databases
• Follow all plant GMPs, food safety protocols and production procedures
• As a startup, job duties at Mori are based on business needs, which grow and evolve over time, and this role will be required to support additional tasks not listed here as needed

Who You Are

• Reliable - You take pride in showing up, doing the work well, and being consistent day-to-day.
• Team-Oriented but Self-Sufficient - You collaborate easily in a small team environment, but can also operate independently with confidence.
• Clear & Open Communicator - You share observations, ask questions, raise issues, and keep your team informed with straightforward, respectful communication.
• Safety-Minded & Quality-Focused - You naturally prioritize safety, cleanliness, and responsibility in your work environment.
• Flexible & Adaptable - You’re comfortable with shifting priorities, changing schedules, and supporting whatever the team needs in a dynamic startup environment.
• Curious & Continuous Learner - You ask questions, seek to understand processes, and are eager to grow your skills in a cutting-edge manufacturing setting.
• Hands-On & Resilient - You’re comfortable with physical work, staying on your feet, and engaging directly with equipment and processes.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree showcasing lab-based coursework in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or a similar field, OR, Associate’s degree in a scientific or engineering-related field with 1 year of relevant work experience, OR, 2-3 years relevant work experience
• Ability to work well independently and on a team, depending on the task
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and team building skills
• Flexibility to shift work hours to support the team when needed - this is a small team and flexibility in work hours is essential to ensure team PTO coverage and support ad hoc processes
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel and crouch repeatedly for the entire duration of the shift, with or without assistance

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with basic engineering unit operations – stirred tanks, purification, filtration equipment, and drying
• cGMP compliant process experience in pharma or food

What Mori Offers

• Flexible PTO Program
• Paid Sick Leave & Parental Leave
• 12 Company-Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Account with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program 
• Commuter Benefits
• Free Parking Garage
• Free On Site Gym
• Hood Park Tenant Events - such as bowling and summer food truck Wednesdays
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• On-demand primary care through One Medical
• Virtual mental health support with Talkspace
• Fertility support with Kindbody