Location: Kennesaw,GA, USA
Job Description
Lab Tech I - Kennesaw, GA
NATURE & SCOPE
The Fermentation Technician will work, under minimal supervision of the Production Manager, on the production of microorganisms. They will work in a hands-on capacity in the cGMP fermentation facility and be involved in the manufacture of ADM/Deerland's proprietary microorganisms. They will be responsible for the production equipment, including cleaning, preventative/routine maintenance, and optimization. They will participate in engineering initiatives as they pertain to the manufacturing facility and utility areas, including new equipment and/or systems installations, and equipment, systems, and process improvement initiatives. They will work to optimize fermentation process/output for ADM Deerland's microorganisms while being responsible for troubleshooting; management of change; deviations/CAPAs; and other technical documentation. S(he) will maintain an accurate and timely record of equipment service records; perform preventative and routine maintenance for equipment and utilities; and work collaboratively with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
The responsibilities of the Fermentation Technician include, but are not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare production media and buffers, sterilize equipment, operate fermentation equipment, and perform seed scale-up from lab pilot to production scale.
* Ensure work is completed in compliance with approved SOPs, batch records, controlled documentation and all applicable regulations, guidelines, safety policies and procedures are followed; Must understand and comply with OSHA safety requirements.
* Ensure that all equipment is opertating as intended and properly maintenanced.
* Perform weekly set-up, running, and breakdown of equipment.
* Maintain and repair the fermentation systems and the supporting infrastructure as needed.
* Participate in cleaning and equipment validation efforts as well as validation documentation within a cGMP facility.
* Investigate, troubleshoot, and create and develop new methods and technologies.
* Author and revise deviations/CAPAs, manufacturing and process equipment documentation, and other technical documentation, as necessary.
* Perform or assist third parties or maintenance in performing standard preventative maintenance programs.
* Work collaboratively with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
* Assist in change controls associated with production and support equipment, process, and utilities.
* Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Participate in production sustainability goals and seek out innovative solutions to ensure achievement and enhance bioreactor performance.
* Sanitation and upkeep of all production facilities and maintain a high level of a sterile awareness.
* Must operate equipment in a safe manner.
* Must use chemicals in a safe manner.
* Train manufacturing associates as appropriate. Participate in cross-training initiatives.
* Work with data capture systems to store data and metadata about production.
* Use data analysis tools to understand process variations and manage process controls.
* Ensure the accuracy of the warehouse inventory by maintaining accurate bin locations, managing the cycle count process as defined in the ERP system. Ensure counts are accurate and on-time according to plan.
* Ensure that the shipping schedule is correctly implemented and report any deviations to Customer Service.
* Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly area.
* Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
* Must be able to tolerate the noise and odor that results from microbial cell culture.
General Responsibilities
* Ensure that all production activities are conducted in alignment with safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives.
* Maintain integrity of the production facility and ensure there is no cross-contamination.
* Strong attention to detail in order to produce accurate; precise; and reproducible data.
* Strong analytical; organizational; and time management skills.
* Strong work ethic and prioritizational skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Must possess a valid US driver's license.
* Develop and maintain proper bacterial management practices to ensure consistent microbial cell culture that meet quality standards and keep pace with desired production goals.
* All other assigned duties.
* Local travel: Occasional (