• Fermentation Technician

    Actalent (Menomonee Falls, WI)


    Job Title: Fermentation Technician

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as a Fermentation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in producing microbial products for the food, biofuels, and pharmaceutical industries using the fermentation process. Utilize your skills to scale up microbes and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.

    Responsibilities

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

    + Perform media and microbial solution preparation.

    + Operate large-scale fermenting instrumentation and equipment using aseptic technique daily.

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

    + Work with the CIP System for sanitation and processing.

    + Maintain production, analytical, and quality documentation.

    + Utilize the SAP system for operational needs.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with fermentation and the ability to operate fermentation equipment.

    + Understanding of the fermentation process and basic lab testing on microbial solutions.

    + Experience with or knowledge of aseptic techniques.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

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

    + Familiarity with SOP and CIP processes.

    + Education in Biology, Microbiology, or related fields.

    + Open to candidates with actual fermentation experience or college graduates eager to enter this field.

    Work Environment

    The role is based in a microbial manufacturing site with a lab, where you will work alongside other fermentation professionals to scale up microbes for customers. The position involves a night shift with a 12-hour rotating schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The schedule rotates every two weeks, with specific days off and workdays detailed above. Candidates will collaborate with a team of three to five in the fermentation area and also engage in lab work for microbial solution preparation and basic analytical testing. Enjoy a $4 shift differential when switching to night shifts, along with strong benefits and competitive pay based on performance.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    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 Jan 2, 2026.

    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.