Job Title: Fermentation Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Fermentation Technician who will work under the direction of the Lead and Supervisor to produce various food ingredients. The successful candidate will learn good manufacturing practices and follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring, and mixing raw materials. This role involves setting up and controlling processes such as blending, drying, bulk fermentation, extraction, and filtration, and completing appropriate documentation. Responsibilities + Display and promote positive safety behaviors at all times. + Act with safety awareness and accident prevention in mind while performing all tasks. + Work to SHE standards and encourage colleagues to do the same. + Maintain a clean and safe area of responsibility, promptly cleaning up work areas. + Operate process and utility equipment hygienically and safely in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP, and SHE instructions and guidelines. + Set up, calibrate, and monitor instruments such as pH meters, temperature meters, conductivity meters, hydrometers, thermometers, and metal detection devices. + Set up and take down involved with the sanitation process. + Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations. + Utilize SAP to complete timely and accurate transactions, maintaining process information (PI) sheets. + Set up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs), understand and execute operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers, and process sequences while documenting steps and other records. + Track and maintain inventory levels to ensure traceability. + Identify and take appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture, and temperature variations. + Take samples for QA analysis. + Complete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules. + Write work instructions for work performed in the manufacturing environment. Essential Skills + 2+ years of food or chemical processing experience. + 2 years of production/quality documentation experience. + FDA and GMP experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 2 or 4 year degree in the Sciences with no industry experience. + Proficiency in biology, GMP, compounding, fermentation, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, mixing, blending, and FDA regulations. Work Environment The work environment is a manufacturing facility with an aseptic/sterile environment. This role is within a bulk fermentation facility, specifically in a smaller scale fermentation operation. The company offers internal opportunities for advancement and education reimbursement. A great team culture is fostered, with many supervisors having started as technicians/operators. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Germantown,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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