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Job Title: Fermentation Technician

Job Description

The Fermentation Technician will be responsible for producing microbial products for the food, biofuels, and pharmaceutical industries using the fermentation process. The role involves following specific work instructions and batch records to scale up microbes, performing media and microbial solution preparation, and utilizing large-scale fermenting instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Follow specific work instructions and batch records to scale up microbes.

+ Perform media and microbial solution preparation.

+ Utilize large-scale fermenting instrumentation and equipment.

+ Apply aseptic technique on a daily basis.

+ Conduct sterilization, inoculation, and product recovery as needed.

+ Track total product from start to finish, including recovery, total yield, and quantities per each processing step.

+ Perform simple testing on in-process and finished product samples using instruments such as GC/HPLC, Karl-Fisher, optical density, pH, and microscope for counts/possible contamination.

+ Operate the CIP system for sanitation and processing.

+ Maintain production, analytical, and quality documentation.

+ Utilize the SAP system.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to operate fermentation equipment and understand the fermentation process.

+ Proficiency in basic lab testing on microbial solutions.

+ Experience or understanding of aseptic techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Degree or exp in Biology, Microbiology, or Fermentation is advantageous.

+ Experience in food, manufacturing, fermentation, or as a chemical operator.

+ Familiarity with chemicals, SOP, and CIP systems.

Work Environment

The role is based at a microbial manufacturing site with a lab, working alongside other fermentation professionals to scale up microbes for customers. The position involves a night shift on a 12-hour rotating schedule, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Candidates will work with three to five others in the fermentation area and in the lab for microbial solution preparation and basic analytical testing. The employer offers strong benefits and competitive pay based on performance, with a $4 shift differential once transitioning to the night shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.