What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fermentation Lab Technician position at Envera LIC LLC?
Who we are
Envera LIC, LLC is part of the Lesaffre family who is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our entrepreneur spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.
Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion-euro turnover. We work with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
We believe in the incredible potential of microorganisms as the greatest means to better nourish and protect the planet. Fermentation is one of the most promising answers to the challenge of nourishing 9 billion people in a healthy way by 2050.
Envera is a legal entity of Lesaffre located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Envera manufactures bacteria solutions for Lesaffre BUs and different market segments such as wastewater treatment, bioremediation, cleaning solutions and many other areas where bacteria can play a key role.
What we offer
- The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
- A great 401K plan, affordable benefits, and 10 paid holidays
- The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
What you bring to the table
Your hands-on experience in the Fermentation Lab, working with benchtop fermenters, downstream equipment, and handling essential cleaning tasks. The ability to contribute to scale-up experiments, process optimization, data analysis and ensure SOP compliance, while collaborating with your team and independently. Opportunity to grow your expertise in fermentation and bioprocessing while making a meaningful impact
What you will do as a Fermentation Lab Associate
- Prepare benchtop fermenters (1L -13L), including cleaning, assembly, weighing ingredients, and staging and sterilizing supplies.
- Perform lab tasks as necessary including inoculation flask cleaning and assembly, sample collection, media preparation.
- Perform aseptic techniques for sample collection, processing, and monitoring of fermenters to ensure contamination-free operations.
- Cleaning, calibration, and basic maintenance of probes and equipment.
- Colony enumeration by pour plate, and quadrant streaking for isolation.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of fermentation lab work areas.
To succeed you must hold:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science required.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in Microbial physiology/Fermentation required.
- Experience with Infors HT Lab-scale Fermenters (1L-13L), spray dryers, and fermentation automation software would be beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Standard laboratory methods and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office.
Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility
Envera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Experience
Required- 1 - 2 years: Microbial physiology/Fermentation required
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field
Skills
Preferred- Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
