The Fermentation Technician is a professional position to assist with fermentations to make an enzymatic product. This position reports to a manager or professional within Oxyrase Inc.
Requirements for the Position:
Pass a Drug Test and sign an Employment Agreement containing an Intellectual Property Rights Section
Have an associate’s degree in Bioscience
Have one or more years of experience
Complete a Safety Course and a Microbiology Course within 6 months of the start date.
Qualifications:
Must be able to demonstrate competency in Microbiology and/or Bioprocessing
Be demanding but realistic in expectations of team members
Demonstrate the ability to grow with the expanding responsibilities of the job
Be steady and determined to reach extraordinary goals
Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation: Run large-scale fermenters, bioreactors, and downstream processing equipment (like filtration systems). Must be able to work on small scale (2 liter) and large scale (500 liter) fermentations
Process Execution: Prepare media, sterilize equipment, inoculate cultures, and manage batch runs according to work instructions.
Sanitation: Perform Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) for vessels and lines.
Quality Control: Monitor fermentation parameters (pH, temperature), take samples, and perform basic testing (e.g., gram staining, optical density, and microscopy).
Documentation: Accurately record data in batch records, log metrics, and maintain quality documentation.
Maintenance: Perform routine checks, troubleshooting, lubrication, and replacements (filters, gaskets) on equipment.
Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to GMP standards.
Purchase fermentation supplies
Make reports and presentations
Must be able to reliably do aseptic work
Must be able to problem-solve independently
Must be able to work safely
Quality Assurance is a Professional Position. It oversees the numerous quality systems mandated by regulations and monitors for compliance with the laws and regulations. The Quality Assurance position reports to the Vice-President.
Requirements for the Position:
Pass a Drug Test and sign an Employment Agreement containing an Intellectual Property Rights Section
Have an associate’s degree in BioScience
Have One or more years ‘experience
Complete a Safety Course and a Microbiology Course within 6 months of start date
Qualifications:
Be technically competent in BioScience
Be demanding but realistic in expectations of team members
Demonstrate the ability to grow with the expanding responsibilities of the job
Be steady and determined to reach extraordinary goals
Have experience in Quality Systems
Have knowledge of cGMP, GLP, QMS, ISO, FDA requirements for medical device manufacturing
Have ability to address product/process deviations and complaints
Understands Regulatory and Production constraints inherent to medical device manufacturing
Responsibilities:
Evaluate the accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques.
Improve efficacy and reduce errors.
Document quantifiable characteristics of finished goods and maintain spreadsheets.
Assist with nonconformances and complaint forms; record findings of the investigations.
Host and assist with all regulatory audits and requests.
Assist in the release of products made at the facility.
Manage the temperature monitoring system.
Manage and print all controlled labels for the manufacturing processes.
Manage and perform all equipment calibrations
Complete and approve all inspection plans for all raw materials used in the manufacturing processes.
Assist in document control and change systems
Maintain a favorable and collaborative environment
Proactively manage multiple projects
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work independently, manage time efficiently, and communicate clearly
