Production Technician

Lumen Bioscience • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Lumen Bioscience is hiring a Production Technician to support its algae production team. This hands-on, onsite role involves operating photobioreactor systems and carrying out daily production activities such as inoculations, transfers, harvests, sampling, and processing. The work takes place in a structured, clean production environment with a strong emphasis on food safety, personal safety, written procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The position also includes cleaning, inspection, basic maintenance, documentation, and recordkeeping, as well as close collaboration with Production and Quality Assurance teams to maintain compliance with Lumen’s quality management system (FSCC 22000).

Requirements

• Work experience in commercial food or beverage production, or an equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to understand and strictly follow detailed operational procedures and instructions.
• Mechanical competence, particularly in handling pumps, hoses, and sanitary equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-minded approach to maintaining a clean production environment.
• Good computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of two or more hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 kg.
• Ability to safely manipulate hoses, air lines, and sanitary tri-clamps, including overhead operations.
• Ability to safely use step stools and ladders according to company safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or a background in biology or related scientific fields.
• Experience in environments governed by quality assurance systems such as ISO 9001, including document control, batch/lot recordkeeping, documented operating procedures, cleaning, and quality testing.
• Experience in sanitary liquid handling, particularly in commercial beverage or food processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reactor operations, including inoculations, transfers, harvests, sampling, and processing.
• Support algae cultivation activities, including sample collection.
• Use laboratory equipment such as pipettes, mechanical pipettors, balances, and spectrophotometers accurately.
• Clean, inspect, and perform basic or light maintenance on production equipment and areas.
• Complete and document daily and weekly cleaning tasks in production areas.
• Follow food safety and personal safety standards and protocols.
• Follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Work with the Production Head and Quality Assurance teams to schedule operations and support compliance with the FSCC 22000 quality management system.
• Maintain accurate records of sampling, testing, and batch/lot activities.
• Document cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with team members to maintain production schedules and compliance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100% for employees and 90% for covered dependents.
• 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Industry-leading PTO policy.
• Paid refresh days and paid year-end holiday office closure.
• Monthly wellness program.
• Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidies.
• Comprehensive parental leave policies.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and access to employee assistance programs.
• Opportunity for shift differential pay, depending on shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed