Industrial Microbiologist

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Industrial Microbiologist

Location:

Volga, SD

Description:

Prairie AquaTech is a technology company based in Brookings, South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high quality feed ingredients and the solutions they enable. Using patented technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading plant-based commodities, such as soybean meal and distillers' grain, to sustainable, high quality ingredients and their applications for use in aquaculture and other specialty animal feeds. Our company is currently experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking an experienced Industrial Microbiologist. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: As the Industrial Microbiologist, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the site's seed train and fermentation control program in compliance with company and federal regulations. In this role you will be keeping microbiological systems operating, meeting performance goals, and maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products. This position will report to the Production Manager. Management and Leadership Include culture as part of everyday activities. Company Core Values: safety, quality, respect, transparency, and innovation. Mission: to provide better ingredients for better feed and food. Develop and provide training to new team members on test methods and procedures. Provide training to all new employees in environmental, hygiene, product sampling as part of the on-boarding process. Leads team compliance with all applicable procedures and regulatory agency requirements. Oversee teams Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) in a timely manner and motivate team in continuous improvement processes. Intentional application of change management principles to support a safe, productive, and fulfilled workforce. Testing Perform the fermentation raw materials and finished product required sampling and testing. Determine specifications, expand sample plan and implement to ensure quality control through a defined change control process. Review, report, and approve routine test results. Executes investigations on out of specification test results for rate, titer, yield, quality, environmental and sterilization processes. Further develop, monitor, expand, and implement controlled environment operations (including clean room). Provides technical review and disposition, as required, of raw materials, in-process and finished goods regarding microbiology related issues. Working collaboratively with other departments to execute projects, generate protocols and investigations for the improvement and support of the manufacturing areas. Identify mechanisms to convert any identified reactionary activities to predictive procedures in the sampling and testing programs. Validation and Calibration Develop and validate the microbiological and analytical assays for seed train and fermentation including: HPLC/HPIC for ingredients, primary and secondary metabolites. PCR for expression based assays of fermentation systems. Activity based assays for key fermentation outputs. Manages the required laboratory instruments and equipment validation and/or calibration and coordinates with calibration personnel to ensure valid and reliable results from the sampling and testing program. Executes microbiological related validations for the new product transfer and for changes to the manufacturing process. Documentation Maintain and file all laboratory test data and reports according to requirements and coordinate their delivery to documentation area for final record retention. Evaluates and maintains trend charts of environmental test data, water system, product tests and other microbiology related data. Maintains traceability in production. Conducts investigations and generates reports for out of specifications. Monitors laboratory key indicators and metrics. Analyze environmental data results and lab testing results. Oversee and maintain the environmental corrective action process. Prepare quality reports as required. Any required management documentation for direct reports. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Must have at least 5-10 years of experience with Industrial Microbiology . Strong leadership and communication skills. Strong knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practice. Have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other degree with relevant quality and/or manufacturing experience. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in industrial manufacturing of feed or food products. An understanding of how quality is integrated into the initiative process, supply chains, and manufacturing operations. Technical acumen including assay development, PCR, and sanitation / containment is a plus. Job Location: Volga, SD Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Prairie Aquatech

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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