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You’ll build, wire and modify the prototypes and test rigs our R&D team uses to develop new bioreactor technology, from benchtop setups to pilot reactors. One day that’s wiring a control panel; the next it’s plumbing a skid or chasing down why a sensor drifts. You’ll work alongside our engineers and learn how industrial fermentation equipment is designed, built and run.\nResponsibilities\nBuild and modify prototypes, test rigs and bioreactor systems: mechanical assembly, sanitary fittings and tubing, pumps, valves, heaters and gas lines.\nWire and program small control systems: PLCs and microcontrollers, motor drivers, sensors (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, pressure, flow) and mass flow controllers.\nRun experiments, keep clean data and build records.\nTroubleshoot equipment and fix it.\nDocument what you build: wiring diagrams, parts lists and procedures.\nHelp commission new equipment, and keep our lab and pilot systems running.\nQualifications\nHave built physical things that work, at school, at a job or on your own.\nCan wire and troubleshoot basic electrical and control systems, and have programmed a PLC, an Arduino, a Raspberry Pi or similar.\nAre handy with tools, and ideally have done some machining or fabrication.\nHave worked around bioreactors, fermenters or other lab or process equipment, in a lab, a brewery, a food or biotech plant, or similar.\nTake safety seriously around electricity, pressure, steam, compressed gases and chemicals.\nHave a degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical or biological engineering, mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on experience.\nYou don’t need all of these. 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We currently offer the following benefits:\nCompetitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity.\nUnlimited paid vacation and sick/leave days + public holidays.\nComprehensive health insurance for employees and their dependents, including dental and vision.\nPaid family leave.\nMembership at Pacific Pipe Climbing gym next door.\nBiosphere is an equal opportunity employer. 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