Job Title: Fermentation Operator Job Description Operate fermentation equipment to create animal probiotics. Set up equipment per work instructions and fermentation parameters. Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations. 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. Responsibilities + Operate fermentation equipment to create probiotics. + Set up equipment per work instructions and fermentation parameters. + Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations. + Set up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs). + Execute operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers, and process sequences. + Document steps and maintain accurate records. Essential Skills + Base-level knowledge of the fermentation process. + At least six months of experience performing fermentation. + Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in fermentation. Work Environment Fermentation facility with fermentation equipment. Work with up to 9 to 10 other fermentation technicians. 1st shift hours - Monday through Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 2:30/3:30 p.m. Sometimes you may need to come in at 5:00 a.m. when overtime is required or stay an hour or two later to finish up a fermentation. You will collaborate with other lab personnel to verify the product specifications. Enjoy a clean working environment with a pretty easy workload of roughly 40 to 45 hours per week. There is an opportunity to grow within the department, including promotions to lead or supervisor roles. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.