R&D Lab Tech

Primient•Loudon, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Requirements

Minimum of a 4-year college degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related science field with at least 1-year biological or chemical laboratory experience preferred.
Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work smoothly in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/adapt to changing procedures with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift 55 lbs, and use ladders to work from heights.
Night shift, holidays and/or weekends may be required on a limited basis

Responsibilities

Complete 15 liter (L) fed-batch fermentation experiments and collect data
Provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing for issues related to production strain performance, foreign bacterial growth in fermenters or downstream processes, and bacteriophage testing
Operate laboratory analytical equipment for the R&D laboratory, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, carbohydrate analyzers, balances and meters.
Hands-on support for the manufacture and validation of working and master cell banks used in manufacture of 1,3-propanediol.
Obtain and analyze field samples from the manufacturing process to assist troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
Complete lab-scale trials of downstream processes including ion exchange and filtration