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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Bioprocess Specialist (Level 1) to support hands-on fermentation and bioprocess operations at their Salt Lake City, UT facility. This role focuses on safe bioreactor operation, aseptic technique, media and inoculum preparation, sampling, process monitoring, first-line troubleshooting, and accurate data documentation to support process development and scale-up.

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Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and follow laboratory and facility procedures.
• Execute daily fermentation operations and follow written protocols precisely.
• Prepare media, feeds, buffers, supplements, and inoculum according to defined formulations and volumes.
• Operate autoclaves and verify sterilization outcomes.
• Assemble, commission, and tear down bench-scale bioreactors; perform leak checks and probe installation.
• Calibrate pH and dissolved oxygen probes and verify calibration prior to runs.
• Maintain aseptic technique during setup, inoculation, sampling, feeding, and other process activities.
• Monitor critical parameters: pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, airflow, agitation, pressure, and feed rates.
• Execute protocol-defined feed profiles, setpoint changes, and process steps as written.
• Perform clean-out and turnaround of vessels between runs; maintain routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Collect, prepare, and track samples for downstream analytical testing (HPLC, off-gas, etc.).
• Record online process data and manual observations at required frequencies.
• Document deviations, excursions, and equipment faults as they occur.
• Support scale-up and process development experiments under direction of senior staff.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records (notebooks, test results, data) per company documentation standards.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates; work non-standard hours as fermentation schedules require.
• Perform other duties as assigned; limited travel may be required for production runs.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 0–2 years relevant lab experience; OR
• Associate degree with 1–4 years bioprocess/biomanufacturing experience; OR
• High school diploma/GED with 2–5 years direct industry experience.
• Hands-on experience or laboratory coursework in bioreactor/fermentation operations preferred.
• Demonstrated aseptic technique and experience with media preparation and autoclave operation preferred.
• Familiarity with bench-scale bioreactor systems preferred.
• Exposure to analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, Mass Spec) and sample prep is a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work independently and within teams; attention to detail and personal accountability required.

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Physical & Work Environment

• On-site role at a pilot/manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, UT.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, standing, reaching, climbing, and prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Work around process equipment, piping, pressure systems, chemicals, gases, heated surfaces, and rotating machinery.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory; PPE provided by the employer.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours in accordance with fermentation schedules.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (source listing): $41,792 per year (estimated)
• Paid Time Off: 15 days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan (including Roth options)
• Basic & Dependent Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• ESOP and Bonus Potential

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Legal & General

• Employment contingent upon successful background verification and drug screening as permitted by law.
• Position is posted for on-site work in Salt Lake City, UT. Employment classification per source: Exempt.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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