Fermentation Operator-3rd Shift Openings

We are BioSource Cultures & Flavors Inc, a family-owned biotechnology company/food-manufacturing plant specializing in the fermentation of lactic cultures for probiotic applications. We are looking for full-time (40 hours/week) Production Operators to join our team and help support our plant operations.

This position is a great opportunity to learn a cutting-edge scientific trade in a booming industry. Being a small company allows us to offer hands-on training, consistent work schedule, flexibility to ensure both company and personal needs are met, and a great team environment with possibilities for growth.

Opportunities are available on 3rd shift (M-F: 11pm-7:30am. Starting pay is $17/hr. but negotiable based upon experience, qualifications etc.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Fermentation tank set-up

- Clean in place (CIP) for tanks, centrifuges, liquid nitrogen pelletizers, and other production

machinery

- Fermentation media preparation and pouring

- Tank inoculation

- Monitoring and interpreting real-time fermentation data recorders

- Centrifuge operation and control

- Pre-operation sanitary swabs

- Blending and packaging

- Facility sanitation

- Chemical handling

- Accurate and timely production documentation

- Monitoring and interpreting real-time fermentation data recorders

- Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

plan (HAACP) and safe food handling

- Lab skills:

o Gram staining

o Solids testing

o VRB plating

o Water sample plating

o Sample collection

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school degree or equivalent

- Vaccinated/ willing to be vaccinated against Covid19

Benefits:

-PTO/Paid Holidays/ Health insurance / Life insurance / Dental Insurance /Vision/ IRA plan with 3% company match

If interested, you MUST include a copy of your resume when you contact us. Thank you.