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Working closely with your teammates, you’ll help troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support cross-training efforts, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Your work plays an important role in delivering high-quality microbial products that help advance Novonesis’ purpose of creating biological solutions for a better future.\nThe role & your impact\nAs an Operator in Fermentation, you’ll play a central role in operating, adjusting, sanitizing, and monitoring specialized equipment used to produce high-quality microbial products. Your work ensures process consistency, compliance with GMP standards, and seamless production flow. Through your daily contributions, you’ll help maintain product quality, support operational excellence, and ensure a safe manufacturing environment.\nYour key responsibilities in this role:\nPrepare, operate, adjust, clean, and sanitize fermentation and processing equipment.\nMix raw materials, oversee fermentation runs, and complete downstream separation and bulk packaging.\nHandle materials, including transporting products in and out of -55°C freezers, stacking and labeling products, and verifying lot and batch numbers for traceability.\nCollect and submit samples for Quality Control testing.\nFollow GMP requirements, ISO safety protocols, sanitary standards, and support Kosher and Halal compliance activities.\nComplete accurate production, inventory, and quality documentation and data entry.\nWhat you’ll need to be successful in this role\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nAbility to read, write, and speak English.\nBasic math skills, including metric conversions.\nAbility to read and follow production journals, work instructions, and procedures.\nAbility to use basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches for equipment assembly and disassembly.\nBasic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.\nStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers regarding process status.\nExperience in a regulated manufacturing, fermentation, food manufacturing, or similar environment preferred but not required.\nAbility to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift preferred.\nStrong attention to safety, quality, and compliance requirements.\nReliability and accountability for day-to-day production activites.\nAdditional skills & interests we value\nCuriosity and a desire to understand the manufacturing process beyond standard operating procedures.\nA strong sense of ownership and pride in producing high-quality work.\nAttention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and safety standards.\nInterest in supporting teammates through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.\nEnthusiasm for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.\nWhat we offer you\nA collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and continuous improvement.\nOpportunities to expand your technical expertise in fermentation and downstream processing operations.\nOngoing training and cross-functional learning opportunities.\nA role where your contributions directly impact product quality, operational success, and customer satisfaction.\nA culture built on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous growth.\nWorking conditions\nSchedule\n7-on/7-off rotating night shift schedule.\nMonday through Friday: 10-hour shifts, 1PM-11PM\nSaturday and Sunday: 12-hour shifts. 9AM-9PM\nOvertime\nOvertime is built into the schedule, with additional opportunities available during off-weeks as business needs require.\nWork Environment\nManufacturing environment with wet, humid, dusty, and noisy conditions.\nExposure to chemicals, airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment, and extremely cold temperatures down to -55°C.\nWork may be performed in small air-locked rooms.\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)\nRequired use of company-provided uniforms, coveralls, dust masks, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, safety glasses, gloves, and safety footwear.\nFood Safety & Hygiene Requirements\nPotential exposure to milk and dairy allergens.\nNo jewelry, perfumes, fragrances, nail polish, artificial nails, or artificial eyelashes permitted in production areas.\nRestricted food, beverage, and personal cell phone use in production areas.\nPhysical Demands\nFrequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and scooping.\nRegular lifting, carrying, pushing, and moving materials weighing up to 50 lbs.\nFrequent operation of production\nCompensation & benefits\n Hourly rate: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience plus shift premium.\n401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.\nMinimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.\nHealth, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.\nHealthcare Savings Account option.\nEmployee Assistance Program.\nParental Leave.\nTuition Reimbursement.\nBenefits begin on your first day of employment.\nRelevant information\nApplication deadline: 12/4/26\nOur purpose guides the way\nIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.\nOpportunities for everyone\nWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.\nWe make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.\nExplore other openings\nIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. 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