Fermentation Operator

Career Opportunities with Manus A great place to work.   Careers At Manus Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.   Back To Openings     Fermentation Operator Department: Fermentation Location: Augusta, GA START YOUR APPLICATION Fermentation Operator Augusta, Georgia, United States, Full-Time Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives � better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual for a position that will specialize in and lead all laboratory operations at our Boston BioFacility. The Fermentation Plant Operator is responsible for the continuing efficient operation of the fermentation plant and providing overtime support as needed for production. This includes maintenance, equipment reliability, and operations. Creativity and decision-making skills are required. Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with all personnel. Work as a member of the fermentation plant team which includes assisting in the Pilot Plant. Controls, monitors, and measures fermentation processes as instructed. Abides by all safely, environmental, and quality requirements. Perform minor maintenance and duties related to product testing, including sampling. Why work at Manus: Opportunity � For motivated, results-oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement. Accountability � You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations. Passion � We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge. Responsibilities: Interface with production to provide resources to solve fermentation and product isolation problems. Execute and help evaluate fermentation experiments. This activity includes: Prepare fermentation and downstream equipment in accordance to SOPs, this include equipment setup, media make up, equipment disassembly, cleaning, etc. Collect samples during manufacturing process for analytical analysis. Prepare all required batch records, reflect constantly changing experimental designs and ensure clear communication to the process development subject matter expert of the targeted design parameters. Collect and review all batch records. Data reduction includes electronic data conversion into and formatting in Excel for purposes of trending key operational parameters. Data is reviewed and checked. Off-line analytical data is reviewed for accuracy, retesting if necessary. Final results are organized and distributed to the process development subject matter expert. Coordinate day-to-day Fermentation Plant activities, including manufacturing scheduling conflicts, coordinating equipment maintenance and installation activities, troubleshooting process upsets, troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation problems, optimizing operations, addressing contamination issues, addressing downtime or other runtime losses. Prepare SOP for new process or operations as needed. Assist and provide hands-on support of Fermentation Plant maintenance activities, including rebuilding of probes and housings, changing out gear boxes on vessels, rebuilding valves, piping modifications, and modifying/fabricating new and existing equipment. Maintain the upkeep of the Fermentation Plant equipment through the process of initiating work notifications/work orders and...