Production Microbiologist

Locus Management LLC•Solon, OH

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high-performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry. Our mission is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers—driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries. We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial-style environments. The Production Microbiologist is an entry-level professional responsible for bringing technical expertise to the production process. This is a hybrid position between the production floor (80%) and laboratory (20%) and requires proficiency in both settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or related scientific field or combination of education and related experience required.
Experience working in a laboratory setting and familiarity with microbiology techniques including streaking, plating, CFU counts, cell identification, and media preparation required.
An understanding of basic algebra and scientific notation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarly with production equipment and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

Work with a small team of other microbiologists and production operators.
Follow SOP’s utilizing good laboratory practices and good documentation practices.
Formulate and fill product batches documenting in real time to maintain product quality. Often requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
Operation and routine maintenance of filling machines, blenders, and other production equipment.
Collect and turnover batch samples to quality control for testing and analysis.
Actively participate in production meetings by voicing concerns, recommendations for process improvements and providing production updates.
General production equipment cleaning and sterilization.
Maintain the warehouse and laboratory, ensuring a high level of cleanliness and organization of materials through routine cycle counts.
Prepare Inoculum for fermentation utilizing aseptic technique.
Prepare reactors for fermentation, including the loading of raw materials, setting parameters, testing equipment functionality, and inoculation of culture.
Operation of centrifuge and reactor PLCs to gather data and set temperature, pH, and other parameters.
Other various laboratory product experiments and troubleshooting.
Mentor and cross-train with production operators.
Crosstrain with quality control on plating techniques.