+ Maintain accurate technical documentation, including batch records, lab notebooks, protocols, and reports.
+ Monitor in-process quality attributes and communicate deviations or risks to relevant teams.
+ Support troubleshooting activities in fermentation, downstream processing, and drying operations.
+ Assist with scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization of new and existing products.
+ Operate and support pilot plant equipment including fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, evaporation, spray drying, and thermal processing.
+ Conduct microbiology lab activities such as aseptic technique, plating, and culture maintenance.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and RD&A teams.
+ Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process monitoring.
+ Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, environmental, and safety standards.
+ Manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines and operational requirements.
+ Communicate technical information clearly across different organizational levels.
+ Support customer requests, sample preparation, and plant visits as needed.
+ Travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations as required.
Skills
- Strong understanding of fermentation and downstream processing technologies
- Data analysis and interpretation skills (trend analysis, reporting, problem-solving)
- Ability to work in pilot plant, laboratory, and manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and safety compliance requirements
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Hands-on technical troubleshooting capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools
Experience:
- Experience in pilot plant operations, process development, or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with fermentation, drying, or ingredient manufacturing processes preferred
- Experience supporting scale-up, tech transfer, or commercialization activities is desirable
- Background in laboratory testing and microbiology techniques
- Experience working in food, biotechnology, or ingredient manufacturing industries preferred
