Microbial Discovery Group
Bio-manufacturing Operator I (2:00PM-10:00PM)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Franklin, WI
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • High school diploma or equivalent.
- • Ability to follow written SOPs, work instructions, and verbal directions with attention to detail.
- • Basic math skills and ability to use a computer for data entry and production records.
- • Ability to perform physically active work, including standing and walking for most of the shift and
- lifting up to 50 lbs.
- • Ability to work safely with chemicals and cleaning agents while using required PPE.
- • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with coworkers and
- supervisors.
- Non-Technical Skills
- • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and product quality.
- • Reliable, punctual, and able to adapt to changing production priorities.
- • Team-oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- • Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures, and technologies.
- Licenses/Certifications
- • Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- • Other site-specific safety or equipment certifications as required.
- Physical & Safety Requirements
- • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Nice to have
- • Associate’s degree or higher in biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related technical
- field.
- • 1 or more years of experience in fermentation, food production, biotech, pharmaceutical, or
- chemical manufacturing.
- • Familiarity with cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, and basic quality systems.
- • Experience operating fermentation, drying, or related processing equipment.
- • Experience with basic material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Technical Skills
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly fermentation and/or downstream
- processing.
- • Ability to operate scales, tray washers, freezers, and basic production equipment after training.
- • Ability to complete production documentation accurately and in compliance with quality
Full description
Position Summary
Performs entry-level bio-manufacturing operations associated with fermentation, drying, and
downstream processing of Bacillus and other spore-forming bacteria. Operates production equipment
under supervision, follows SOPs and batch records, and maintains safety, quality, and documentation
standards in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with loading, setting up, and harvesting bioreactor tanks according to SOPs and batch
records.
- Fill slurry product into trays and perform standard and/or cryo-freezing while ensuring proper
labeling and traceability.
- Load frozen slurry product into storage freezers and transfer materials to downstream
processing areas.
- Assist with loading and unloading freeze dryers and spray dryers under direction of senior
operators or supervision.
- Weigh out raw materials and ingredients accurately in accordance with production formulas and
instructions.
- Clean product trays, racks, addition cans, and equipment following approved sanitation
procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
- Refill and set up addition cans and related equipment in a hygienic and safe manner.
- Assist with receiving and loading of goods, including raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
- Prepare finished product and materials for shipping, including labeling, palletizing, and staging.
- Operate basic plant equipment (e.g., scales, tray washer, pallet jack, forklift if certified) in a safe
and efficient manner.
- Maintain accurate, legible, and timely production records, logs, and cleaning documentation.
- Follow all SOPs, work instructions, cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, OSHA, and site-specific safety
procedures.
- Identify and promptly communicate safety, quality, equipment, or process issues to supervision.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in cross-training to build proficiency across fermentation and downstream areas.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and
efficiency.
- Assist in training new or less experienced operators as knowledge and proficiency increase.