Microbial Fermentation Production Technologist

Step Into Night-Shift Biomanufacturing

It’s 9:50 p.m. in Lincoln, Nebraska. You clock in, suit up, and join a team that turns living microbes into active biological ingredients used in regulated products. You don’t need lab experience to start—your curiosity, reliability, and hands-on know‑how are what matter. We’ll teach you the microbiology, the GMP rules, and the ropes of modern fermentation.

What a Night Looks Like

On third shift, you’ll monitor fermentors as cultures grow, document each step with precision, and keep equipment running smoothly. One hour you might prep media and inoculate; the next, you’re assisting with harvests, reading instrument results, or performing routine cleaning so the next run starts perfectly. When equipment hums, you verify; when a gauge looks off, you troubleshoot. All of it happens shoulder‑to‑shoulder with teammates who communicate clearly and follow SOPs to the letter.

Location & Schedule

• Worksite: Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing facility
• Shift: 3rd Shift, Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Flexibility: Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed based on production demand

Training You’ll Receive

• Microbiological and fermentation techniques: culture prep and maintenance, inoculation, inactivation, harvest, and dispensing
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and detailed SOP execution
• Production documentation: process worksheets and log sheets
• Operation and care of specialized equipment: fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, and filtration units

No prior laboratory, microbiology, or pharmaceutical experience is required—comprehensive training is provided.

Your Core Impact

• Run, clean, and perform minor maintenance on production equipment (fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, filtration)
• Spot basic mechanical issues and assist with troubleshooting
• Follow SOPs precisely and complete accurate records
• Support reading and reporting of test results using scientific instruments
• Maintain a safe workspace: PPE, biohazard controls, chemical handling, and site safety procedures
• Carry out routine area/equipment sanitation
• Perform shop math and metric conversions
• Operate powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, tank tugs) after required training
• Collaborate across the department and communicate clearly with teammates

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Mechanical aptitude and a drive to learn new processes and tools
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and document accurately
• Basic computer skills in Windows-based applications
• Commitment to safe work in a regulated manufacturing environment

Backgrounds That Translate Well

• Manufacturing or production; machine/equipment operation
• Food, beverage, pharma, biotech, or other regulated production settings
• Warehouse or material handling
• Mechanical, maintenance, or technical work
• Laboratory or scientific environments (helpful but not required)

Physical Demands & Environment

• Active, hands-on role with continuous standing
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, and biological materials
• Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required based on production needs

Skills That Set You Apart

• Troubleshooting skills
• Production optimization
• Production planning and scheduling
• Packaging experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Shop math and metric conversions
• Strong documentation habits
• Stable work history
• Comfort with scientific concepts
• Teamwork and clear communication

Compensation & Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus
• Four weeks of accrued paid vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• Medical and other health benefits starting Day 1
• Personal and family benefits

Bring your reliability and mechanical mindset. We’ll supply the training, tools, and team to help you grow in GMP biomanufacturing.