Title - Fermentation Specialist

Months- 12+ Months

Location- Chesterfield, MO

Pay Range- $40 to 42.80/hr.

looking for a talented Fermentation Technician to support our fermentation processes and contribute to the success of our projects. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the execution of fermentation experiments, monitoring and maintaining fermentation equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The Fermentation Technician Contractor will play a vital role in optimizing fermentation processes and contributing to the development of innovative products.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participate in the preparation and execution of fermentations up to 300L
* Participate in activities directly related to different aspects of process development and industrialization of bioprocesses
* You will contribute to the development of critical process development for the manufacturing of biologics
* Supporting the research scientists, routine analysis, reporting and communicating results
* Conduct pilot scale fermentation trials, routine experiments, organizing and communicating results; may provide routine analysis as needed
* Make solutions, media, and plates
* Prepare and stage materials to support experiments
* Clean and sterilize labware
* Assemble and disassemble glass fermentation vessels
* Place orders and monitor inventory
* Coordinate workload with the Fermentation Engineering team and other Lab Assistants
* Help maintain an orderly lab

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s):
* Bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemical engineering, bioprocessing or related scientific field. 5plus years experience

Skill & Competency Requirements: (list 3 to 5 non-negotiable items such as years of experience, industry of preference, specific knowledge items, professional certifications, skills, abilities, etc.)
* Experience making solutions, making media and plates, cleaning labware, operating autoclaves and industrial dishwashers, placing orders as needed
* Able to prioritize and execute simultaneous tasks.
* Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team
* Experience with following lab safety protocols and procedures

Preferences: (list nice-to-haves such a specific knowledge items, certifications, skills, abilities, etc.)
* Experience with fermentation equipment.
* Experience with sterile technique and microbiology.
* Experience working with yeast and bacterial organisms is a plus.
* Familiarity with spreadsheet software and dealing with large data sets.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.