Fermentation Technician

Actalent

Full-time other-general
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Location
Menomonee Falls, WI, United States
Posted
July 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Fermentation Technician
Responsibilities

+ Produce microbial products for food, biofuels, and pharmaceutical applications using established fermentation processes.

+ Follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and batch records to scale up microbes from initial cultures through full production.

+ Prepare media and microbial solutions accurately to support fermentation runs.

+ Operate large-scale fermentation instrumentation and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Apply aseptic technique daily when handling cultures, media, and equipment to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.

+ Perform sterilization, inoculation, and product recovery activities as needed throughout the process.

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

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