Bioprocess Technician

The Bioprocess Technician is responsible for the production of cultivated meat by interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems and controls. Operators in this role will operate production equipment with specific duties that encompass: equipment preparation, culture growth, media/buffer preparation, process monitoring, sampling, and harvesting, all within a regulated environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.
• Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.
• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.
• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, batch records, good documentation practices, and data capturing.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to effectively troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

• Experience in bioprocess operations and GMP.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic technique, and sterilization operations.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
• Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation (SOPs, batch records) is a plus.

This role will be located onsite 4 days a week in our Emeryville, CA facility, with a preference for swing shift. The position requires a willingness to work evening/night hours and weekends, as needed. The grave shift follows a 4x10 schedule, from Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 6:30am. Training ramp is expected to be 1 month in day shift prior to moving to the 3rd shift. This is a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation, offering the opportunity to contribute to a better food system.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emeryville, California.