Job Title: Operator – 30L | Property of: CJ Bio America 1946 Harvest Ave. Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 | Job #: PROD_FRTC_Operator 30L REV: 12/9/2021 |
Department: Fermentation RTC |
Reports to: Supervisor of Fermentation RTC | Career Path: T Function: Production | ■Full-Time
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Job Summary | Perform experiments in a bench scale fermentation setup to maximize production efficiency and yields. |
Summary of Essential Job Functions | - Monitor and operate a control panel to maintain 30L jars in order to ensure operation is within normal parameter;
- Media Prep, Collect and test strain from fermenter, plating
- Organization of lab;
- Maintain a clean lab;
- Perform inoculations;
- Jar Maintenance, perform sterilization on jars;
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities | - Ability to participate in a high performance team-based environment that is fast-learning and adaptive;
- Ability to communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills;
- Willing to cross-train into other areas; ensure conformance to standard work by following the process; communicate any issues to the appropriate resources in a timely manner;
- Work in a safe manner;
- Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office;
- Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Analytical ability;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of strain and paperwork associated with the strain;
- Knowledge of general chemistry or science is a plus.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment | - Work Schedule: This position works 12-hour shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating, rotating nights & days every 4 weeks), which includes days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- This position primarily works in a laboratory environment, but will work occasionally in a manufacturing environment, which may include which includes exposures to moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals, high pressure steam, and dust
- This position regularly requires the ability to remain in a stationary position up to 90% of shift, standing, walking extended distances, frequently ascending/descending stairs extended distances, close/distance vision.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds as necessary
- Must have the ability to work at low laying levels for jar maintenance;
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Education: | - High school diploma / GED
- Lab experience is preferred;
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