Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

NOW HIRING: Downstream Processing (DSP) Operator 📍 Winchester, KY | 🌱 Biodegradable Plastics

At Danimer Scientific, we’re building the future of sustainable materials—and that takes skilled operators who care about quality, safety, and doing things the right way. As a Downstream Processing (DSP) Operator, you’ll play a hands-on role in producing advanced materials in a cGMP manufacturing environment while working with a collaborative, safety-focused team.

If you enjoy technical work, problem-solving, and being part of a process that truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

🧪 What You’ll Do

Under the guidance of a Team Leader and Manufacturing Management, the DSP Operator is responsible for executing day-to-day production activities in the Downstream Processing area. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and critical to maintaining product quality and process reliability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Operate and monitor downstream processing equipment and utilities

Start/stop pumps, open/close manual valves, collect samples, and respond to process alarms

Monitor process conditions and adjust parameters to maintain stability

Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation in compliance with cGMP standards

Review production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and quality compliance

Add chemicals and process additives based on calculations and procedures

Troubleshoot process or equipment deviations and initiate corrective actions

Communicate production metrics, issues, and shift handoffs clearly

Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas per GMP standards

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency

Train and support new or developing operators

Serve as a safety leader—stop production when a quality or safety concern is identified

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy

Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills

Comfortable working with automated systems and manual equipment

Proficient with basic computer systems (Microsoft Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in applied process technologies or related field

Prior experience in biotech, chemical, or cGMP manufacturing

Working knowledge of GMP, safety protocols, and quality systems

🕒 Work Schedule

Full-time, 12-hour shifts

Days or nights, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

📚 Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and climb ladders/stairs

Work in hot, cold, loud, and industrial manufacturing environments

Use of PPE including hearing protection in designated areas

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles

🌿 Why Danimer?

✨ Mission-driven work (bye, plastic pollution) ✨ Growth opportunity ✨ Great pay + benefits ✨ Team-first culture

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

Danimer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

We strictly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Apply now and be part of something bigger.