{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"758b3933b976c46ca0b23aa6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/758b3933b976c46ca0b23aa6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/758b3933b976c46ca0b23aa6","title":"Lab Technician, Process Development Fermentat","description":"LOCUS FERMENTATION SOLUTION\n\nTitle:\n\nLaboratory Technician, Process Development Fermentation\n\nCompany:\n\nLocus Fermentation Solutions\n\nStatus:\n\nNon-Exempt\n\nReports To:\n\nR&D Manager\n\nWho WE are…\n\nLocus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry.\n\nOUR MISSION is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries.\n\nWe are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more about us at Locusfs.com!\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n\nWe are seeking a Fermentation Technician to support our fermentation laboratory and assist with routine microbiology and fermentation activities. This individual will play a hands-on role in preparing materials, maintaining cultures, supporting fermentation experiments, and ensuring the laboratory is organized and ready to support ongoing work.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have strong hands-on microbiology experience and a solid understanding of sterile and aseptic techniques. While training will be provided on our specific fermentation processes and bioreactor systems, we are looking for someone who can become increasingly independent in performing routine laboratory and Pilot scale activities.\n\nLocation: Solon, OH\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPerform routine microbiology and aseptic laboratory techniques, including plating, streaking, serial dilutions, colony isolation, and contamination checks.\nPrepare media, sterile materials, glassware, and other supplies needed for laboratory experiments.\nPrepare, maintain, and monitor seed cultures and inoculum for fermentation activities.\nSet up, inoculate, sample, monitor, and harvest shaker flask cultures.\nOperate multiple laboratory-scale bioreactors and pilot scale bioreactors.\nAssist with bioreactor setup, sterilization, inoculation, sampling, harvesting, cleaning, and preparation for subsequent runs.\nMonitor and document fermentation parameters, including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, agitation, and aeration.\nCollect sterile samples and prepare samples for analysis.\nSupport batch and fed-batch fermentation experiments, including preparation and addition of feeds.\nMaintain accurate fermentation logs, sample tracking, and experimental documentation.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked laboratory environment and ensure equipment and materials are prepared for upcoming experiments.\nFollow established laboratory, safety, quality, and documentation procedures.\nPerform other laboratory support activities as needed.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\n\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field; equivalent relevant laboratory experience may also be considered.\nHands-on experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and sterile/aseptic procedures.\nExperience preparing media, working with microbial cultures, and performing routine microbiological techniques, experience operating Bioreactors is a plus.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow laboratory procedures and document work.\nAbility to work independently on routine activities after appropriate training.\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple experiments or tasks simultaneously.\nExperience with fermentation, shaker flasks, bioreactors, or upstream processing is preferred but not required.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a laboratory team in a fast-paced environment.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nMust be able to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.\nAbility to work in a laboratory environment and follow required safety and personal protective equipment requirements.\nAbility to stand or sit for extended periods and perform repetitive laboratory tasks.\nAbility to handle laboratory equipment, materials, and containers and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.\n\nWork Environment:\n\nThis position splits time between a professional office setting and laboratory setting.\nMay include exposure to loud machinery, heavy equipment, and operational hazards.\nOffice work is generally sedentary and performed in a climate-controlled environment.\nMust be adaptable to a dynamic environment with competing priorities and high-level business engagement.\n\nMonday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm","company":"Locus Fermentation Solutions","rawCompany":"locus fermentation solutions","city":"Solon","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T10:43:07.983Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4021.00","title":"Biological Technicians","slug":"biological-technicians"},{"code":"19-1022.00","title":"Microbiologists","slug":"microbiologists"},{"code":"19-4099.00","title":"Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other","slug":"life-physical-and-social-science-technicians-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"325193","title":"Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing","slug":"ethyl-alcohol-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lab Technician, Process Development Fermentat","description":"LOCUS FERMENTATION SOLUTION\n\nTitle:\n\nLaboratory Technician, Process Development Fermentation\n\nCompany:\n\nLocus Fermentation Solutions\n\nStatus:\n\nNon-Exempt\n\nReports To:\n\nR&D Manager\n\nWho WE are…\n\nLocus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. 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