QA/QC Microbiology Technician

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Are you environmentally focused and have a concern with the environment's current state? If so, then consider joining the team of a great biotech company making strides to improve and protect the environment.

The QA-QC Microbiology Technician is involved in a variety of laboratory and manufacturing activities within the microbiological, chemical, and/or analytical areas byincluding carrying outcollecting and testing samplesling, testing, measuring, recording results, and analyzing microbiological data as part a member of of a scientific and manufacturing team. This essential role participates in short- and long-term projects and assist in the decision-making process for fermentation, process improvement, and release of products.[TA1]

This position performs fermentation/microbiological quality assurance and control activities to support manufacturing and sustaining of existing products and provide critical information/support to appropriate teams in the process. They will implement proven microbiological quality methodologies to meet company requirements and ensure the integrity of product through proven best practices.

Duties include:

Sampling seed and production fermentors

Testing fermentation samples for contamination, growth, and productivity

Culturing microorganisms from production samples

Inoculating production culture flasks

Transferring production culture from the lab to the plant

Documenting and analyzing production and contamination trends

Operating lab scale fermentors for analysis of raw materials and fermentation conditions

Maintaining lab and QC written and electronic records

This essential role monitors quality programs through regular process checks as well as short- and long-term projects and assist in the decision-making process as it relates to fermentation and release of products. In addition, all positions in our team environment monitor their work and the work of others by complying with designated procedures and health and safety guidelines to meet and exceed department goals and objectives.[TA2]

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field—, microbiology, biochemistry, or a closely related field preferred.

Basic understanding of microbiology. and the impact that people and the environment can have on finished product results.

Ability Familiar with to operate laboratory equipment proficiently (e.g., pH meter, balances, microscope, and spectrophotometer.)

Proficient in laboratory documentation, and experience conducting/interpreting lab tests.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.

Experience with administrative duties such as filing, checking and entering required information into the computer systemdata entry, and record keeping.

Experience in keeping records, files and finished goods.

Experience in effectively multi-tasking, organizing and prioritizing tasks.

The plant is a 24/7/365 operation and shift, weekend and holiday work will be required.

Knowledge of 5S or similar system.

Preferred

1-2 years of experience in manufacturing environment A PLUS!

Experienced in cross training for other laboratory areas, such as the product analytical lab.

Experience working in a cGMP regulated environment preferred.

Knowledge of 5S or similar organization system.

Experience working in a cGMP regulated environment preferred.

Danimer Scientific is a pioneer in creating more sustainable, more natural ways to make plastic products. For more than a decade, our renewable and sustainable biopolymers have helped create plastic products that are biodegradable and compostable. They return to nature instead of polluting our lands and waters.

Our technology can be found in a vast array of plastic end products that people use every day. Applications for our biopolymers include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, hot-melt adhesives and injection-molded articles, among others. These products offer all the advantages of our bioplastics, including:

Reduced dependency on petrochemicals

Adherence to ASTM and EN requirements for biodegradability and compostability

FDA approved for food contact

Biodegradation in a fraction of the time it takes for petro-based plastic decomposition

Virtually no carbon footprint

Our Mission Statement:

Out of concern for the environment, Danimer Scientific provides sustainable biopolymer solutions to plastic pollution, through innovative technologies.