Probiotic Fermentation Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States Ponca City Development Authority Full time
Job Overview

The Probiotic Fermentation Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing a dedicated team focused on the production of probiotics. This position is integral to gathering essential data for research and development initiatives, while also ensuring effective collaboration across various operational domains including research, laboratory, and production.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Assume primary or shared responsibility for complex projects, conducting research and contributing to various initiatives, including technologies, publications, and intellectual property.
  • Lead a team in executing fermentations of diverse scales, from small pilot to large-scale operations, to support probiotic production and facilitate research and development.
  • Manage the setup and operation of fermentation equipment, including benchtop and large-scale bioreactors, centrifuges, and freeze-dryers.
  • Ensure cross-functional collaboration across multiple platforms and process areas to enhance probiotic manufacturing activities.
  • Address complex challenges through innovative thinking and scientific principles in the design and interpretation of probiotic research experiments.
  • Oversee the design and optimization of fermentation and freeze-drying processes, prioritizing yield, productivity, and product quality.
  • Develop and implement strategies for media optimization to maximize microbial growth and productivity during fermentation.
  • Utilize microbiological and biochemical techniques for the identification and enumeration of probiotic organisms.
  • Conduct strain screening and evaluation to select high-performing probiotic strains.
  • Design experiments and analyze results, preparing comprehensive reports under time constraints.
  • Effectively communicate and interpret the outcomes of fermentation activities and experiments to key stakeholders.
  • Commit to safety protocols and best practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Foster high-quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and build productive relationships internally and externally.
  • Stay informed on advancements in fermentation technologies, media formulations, and process optimization strategies.
  • Propose performance improvement initiatives and drive efficiencies in fermentation activities.

Qualifications:
Education:
Master's or Doctorate in Biochemical Engineering, Fermentation Sciences, Microbiology, or related fields.

Specialized Knowledge:
Advanced computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with fermentation and freeze-drying equipment (5-7 years preferred).

Skills:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain a laboratory notebook, and communicate effectively through technical writing.

Other Characteristics:
Attention to detail, independence, sound decision-making, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

Professional Certifications:
HACCP Certification, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training, SQF Practitioner is a plus.

Experience:
5-7 years of hands-on experience in bacteria fermentation process development and optimization in an industrial setting, with at least three years of experience managing a technical team.

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