Fermentation Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Indianapolis, IN (Job ID 9391327)

Description

Kelly has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace.  We are proud to offer a temporary position with a client that is seeking a Fermentation Technician in Indianapolis, IN.

PAY:  $21-23/hr – W2
DURATION:  12 months
LOCATION:  On-Site – Indianapolis, IN
SCHEDULE:  M- F (1st shift – days) - 40 hours + OT, Required weekend work 2x/month
• Schedule is a little flexible - start 7:30am - must be in before 8:30am Team Meeting - shift end 5:30pm
• 1-3 weekend days per month - shifts are 2-4 hours sampling & modifications - not necessarily OT as they could possibly choose to leave early during the week.

Description:
• Interview required? Yes - Phone interview, then Onsite Interview
• Any exposure to common allergens? - Nuts, Plants, Chemicals, Latex
• 80%-90% Lab work + some documentation
• Entry Level position - they will start by washing glassware, prepping various assemblies then move to train on more complex solutions.
• Some lab experience is highly preferred
• Strong Science background required & interest highly preferred. Biology / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Microbiology / Organic Chemistry / Physics
• Familiarity with hand tools would be a plus as they do their own equipment repairs.
• Self-Starter as there is always something to do.
• Likely to extend past 1 year - not a seasonal role.

Specific Technical Job Responsibilities:
Is responsible for the full operation of fermenters (sterilization of fermenter contents, fermenter repair and troubleshooting, inoculation, cell growth/feeding, harvest, de-vitalization of cells, fermenter cleaning), possesses a high level of sterile technique, inoculates shake flasks and samples shake flasks in a sterile manner, performs fermenter sampling and monitoring during routine work hours, operates autoclave in a safe manner, mixes acids/bases in a safe manner, performs off-line sample analysis that involves the use of the following equipment, viscometer, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, and pH meter, performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure accurate operation.

Examples of general performance expectations from this role are as follows:

• Schedules and manages own work tasks in alignment with the overall team plan of work and project goals, independently performs research tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes opportunities to standard operating procedures.
• With guidance, can adapt operating procedures as needed to meet experimental objectives.
• Operates relevant lab equipment based on standard operating procedures.
• Can recognize equipment malfunctions and understands basic, routine maintenance.
• Develops expertise in one or more specific areas.
• Key equipment will be specific to the job assignment.
• Documents work consistently using appropriate data collection tools.
• Recognizes when results deviate from expectations.
• Makes disciplined use of lab data book and can contribute to technology reports with experimental data. Assumes responsibility for ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Handles receipt and stocking of materials and supplies.
• Identifies opportunities, with management input, to improve material use and reduce costs.
• Identifies opportunities to further enhance the work process or experimental design based on personal experience and through deployment of improvement tools such as participation on Six Sigma project teams.
• Contributes actively to managing teamwork load.
• Demonstrates behaviors that enhance and accelerate team performance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills including MS Office platforms such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
   

Notes:
While this is a laboratory position, there are also mechanical/maintenance elements to the role. For example, the technician will work on and replace valves on the bioreactors; will perform maintenance tasks.

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