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As a Production Operator, you will work with a collaborative team that operates and maintains production equipment used to create finished bottled probiotic products.\nYou will join a group of experienced and supportive colleagues who enjoy doing great work, sharing knowledge, and helping one another succeed. Together, we work safely and efficiently to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards while contributing to Novonesis' purpose of delivering biological solutions that help improve lives.\nThe role & your impact\nAs a Production Operator (Weekends), you will be responsible for operating, cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment to ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of finished probiotic products. 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