Job Title: Bioprocess Technician

*Note this is for the overnight shift but you will be trained on day for the first few weeks!

Be Part of the Future of Food!

We are revolutionizing how meat is made—growing delicious, real meat directly from animal cells, without the need to raise or slaughter animals. As a Bioprocess Technician, you'll be at the heart of this innovation, helping to scale a sustainable food system that’s better for people, animals, and the planet.

If you're passionate about science, sustainability, and being part of something groundbreaking, Upside Foods is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

Job Description

The Bioprocess Technician is responsible for the production of cultivated meat by interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems and controls. Operators in this role will operate production equipment with specific duties that encompass: equipment preparation, culture growth, media/buffer preparation, process monitoring, sampling, and harvesting, all within a regulated environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.Comply with safety requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, batch records, good documentation practices, and data capturing.Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to effectively troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

Essential Skills

Experience in bioprocess operations and GMP environment requiredAbility to troubleshoot in a manufacturing environment.Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic technique, and sterilization operations.Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation (SOPs, batch records) is a plus.

Work Environment

This role will be located onsite 4 days a week in our Emeryville, CA facility, with a preference for swing shift. The position requires a willingness to work evening/night hours and weekends, as needed. The grave shift follows a 4x10 schedule, from Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 6:30am. Training ramp is expected to be 1 month in day shift prior to moving to the 3rd shift. This is a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation, offering the opportunity to contribute to a better food system.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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