Fermentation Lead Operator

Job Title: Fermentation Lead Operator
Job Function: Biomanufacturing Duties & Functions
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Suburban Philadelphia, PA area

About RCM:

RCM Technologies is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors. RCM partners with clients to define implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.

About RCM's Client:

Our client is a global leader in fermentation and biomanufacturing products, services and is experiencing significant growth! They are focused on developing, returning to, and providing solutions that nature intends!

Required Experience:

This is a hands-on biomanufacturing role is primary responsible to execute and troubleshoot production runs, equipment, and core fermentation department functions. Collaboration with Shift Supervisor and Fermentation Manager on continuous improvement innovations, training new employees, process troubleshooting, and action items for the team. Responsible for maintaining the Industrial Fermentation area in good working order including ordering supplies, organization, cleaning, and coordinating with Fermentation Lab staff.
Strong troubleshooting skills and strong mechanical aptitude are both required to be a Lead, as well as understanding of process controls and automation is necessary.

• Ensure SOPs are adhered to, documentation is filled out fully and correctly.
• Lead by example, embodying strong worth ethic, a level head, and good-natured professionalism.
• Facilitate smooth handoffs of products and samples between Fermentation, QC, and Production teams.
• Work with management to fix errors and improvise solutions.
• Streamline workflow, ensure work areas are kept clean and organized, adapting to changing conditions on the floor while maintaining 5S standards.
• Work closely with both Management and Maintenance teams, as well as contractors as necessary to advance department goals.
• Prepare, batch, sterilize, monitor, and process production-scale fermenters. This includes (but not limited to) media preparation, probe calibration, pH adjustment, batch sterilization/autoclaving, inoculum preparation, down-stream processing, etc. as directed by the Fermentation Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot process and perform basic PM and repairs on equipment.
• Assist with efforts in other departments when needed.
• Maintain impeccable notes and logs.
• Perform basic microbiological tests when the fermentations lab is not available.
• Work well as a team with fermentation, lab, and maintenance personnel.
• Step in for supervisors to lead operators during supervisors' absence.
• Shift work will be required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Leadership experience on a work team is necessary.
• Industrial experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in a related field is preferred, but not essential.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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Last updated on Nov 14, 2023