Process/Manufacturing Operator (Fermentation)
Your tasks
About the Role You’ll operate bioreactors at multiple scales, run downstream processes including chromatography, spray drying, filtration, and centrifugation, and conduct in-process testing to ensure production targets and product quality are consistently met.
Upstream Operations
- Perform material handling including receiving, storage, and dispensing
- Operate fermentation processes including media preparations, sampling, adjustments, and charge out for plate, shake flask, 10L, and 100L bioreactors
Downstream Operations
- Operate batch/continuous centrifuge, decanter, high-pressure homogenisation, filtration, chromatography (including FPLC), spray drying, freeze drying, drum drying, solvent extraction, colloid mill, and filter press
- Perform CIP/SIP procedures as per SOP
In-Process Testing & Quality
- Conduct in-process testing including moisture analysis, pH, optical density, microscopy, dry/wet cell weight, SDS-PAGE, GC, and HPLC
- Complete all documentation (Batch Manufacturing Records, CIP, Maintenance, Calibration, and Cleaning Records) in accordance with GMP and GDP standards
Process Monitoring & Control
- Monitor and control processes via on-site panel and remotely through SCADA/Controls systems
- Monitor process trends and alarms; report plant utilities issues and liaise with vendors for recovery actions
Maintenance, Safety & Housekeeping
- Perform pre- and post-campaign activities, manual cleaning, and equipment inspection
- Perform basic maintenance of production equipment
- Conduct stock counts and generate shift reports; ensure proper shift handover communications
- Assist Process Engineers in troubleshooting deviations; report all actual, near-miss, and potential incidents
- Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in project commissioning and validation activities as required
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
- Diploma or equivalent in Food Science/Technology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field; experience in fermentation is a strong advantage
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Familiarity with food safety requirements; experience with ISO22000, FSSC22000, or BRC certification implementation is advantageous
How to apply
Ho Kah Yeow | R1879233 ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd |11C5781