This role involves hands-on work operating photobioreactor systems, meticulous adherence to food safety standards, and collaborating closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with our quality management systems. If you're detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a structured, clean production environment, we encourage you to apply.
Role Description:
Production Operations: Perform daily reactor operations, including inoculations, transfers, harvests, daily sampling, and processing.
Cleaning and Maintenance: Conduct and document daily and weekly cleaning, inspection, and light maintenance tasks in production areas to maintain hygiene and operational standards.
Quality Compliance: Collaborate closely with the Production Head and Quality Assurance teams to schedule production operations and ensure adherence to company's quality management system (FSCC 22000).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strictly follow food safety and personal safety standards and protocols.
Conduct regular cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of production equipment and areas.
Assist with algae cultivation activities including inoculations, transfers, harvests, and sample collection.
Utilize laboratory equipment such as pipettes, mechanical pipettors, balances, and spectrophotometers accurately and effectively.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily sampling, testing, and batch/lot records.
Operate meticulously according to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Coordinate effectively with team members to maintain production schedules and compliance.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Work experience in commercial food or beverage production or equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
Ability to understand and strictly follow detailed operational procedures and instructions.
Mechanical competence, particularly in handling pumps, hoses, and sanitary equipment.
Strong attention to detail, safety-minded, with enthusiasm for maintaining a clean production environment.
Good computer skills for documentation and data entry.
Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn new processes.
Work experience in commercial food or beverage production or equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
Desirable Qualifications:
Coursework or background in biology or related scientific fields.
Prior experience in environments governed by quality assurance systems (ISO 9001 or similar), including experience with document control, batch/lot recordkeeping, documented operating procedures, cleaning, and quality testing.
Experience in sanitary liquid handling, particularly in commercial beverage or food processing environments.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
Capable of safely manipulating hoses, air lines, and sanitary tri-clamps, including overhead operations.
Comfortable and safe using stepstools and ladders per company safety protocols.
Compensation & Benefits:
$27.00/hr + annual stock bonus
Health, Dental, and Vision premiums covered at 100% for employees
401k match up to 4% in addition to annual stock bonus for all employees.
Industry-leading PTO policy, paid refresh days, and a paid year-end holiday office closure.
Monthly wellness program to support your health and well-being.
Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidies.
Comprehensive parental leave policies.
Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and access to employee assistance programs.
Join us to contribute to cutting-edge biotechnology and support excellence in production operations.
Compensation:
$27 per hour
