Role Overview
Join a third-shift bioprocessing team in Lincoln, Nebraska, producing active biological ingredients through controlled microbial fermentation. This hands-on position emphasizes precise execution, safety, and documentation in a regulated GMP environment. Prior lab experience is not required—structured training is provided.
Location & Schedule
- Lincoln, NE manufacturing site
- 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end fermentation activities: culture preparation/maintenance, inoculation, inactivation, harvest, and dispensing
- Operate, clean, and conduct minor maintenance on fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, and filtration systems
- Identify basic mechanical issues and assist with troubleshooting
- Follow SOPs and complete accurate production records (process worksheets, log sheets)
- Assist with reading and reporting of test results using scientific instruments
- Perform routine sanitation of equipment and production areas
- Adhere to safety requirements: PPE, biohazard controls, chemical handling, and site procedures
- Perform basic math and metric conversions
- Operate powered material handling equipment (forklifts, tank tugs) after required training
- Collaborate within the department and communicate effectively with team members
Training & Standards
- Microbiology and fermentation fundamentals
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Documentation best practices and data integrity
Laboratory, microbiology, and pharmaceutical backgrounds are not prerequisites—training covers all technical procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow detailed written procedures and document accurately
- Basic proficiency with Windows-based applications
- Commitment to safe work practices in a regulated environment
Relevant Prior Experience (a plus)
- Manufacturing/production or equipment operation
- Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments
- Warehouse/material handling
- Mechanical, maintenance, or technical roles
- Laboratory/scientific settings
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Active, hands-on manufacturing role with continuous standing
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature changes, and biological materials
- Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be necessary based on production needs
Preferred Competencies
- Troubleshooting and root-cause mindset
- Production optimization
- Production planning and scheduling
- Packaging experience
- GMP familiarity
- Shop math and metric conversions
- Accurate documentation and recordkeeping
- Consistent work history
- Basic scientific literacy
- Team collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus
- 4 weeks accrued paid vacation
- 13 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Medical and other health benefits starting Day 1
- Personal and family benefits
Apply your hands-on strengths and grow into a skilled GMP bioprocess professional—starting on day one.