Fermentation Operator

7 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India BacAlt Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 28,00,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Education:
    M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
  • Experience:
    Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in fermentation operations in a biotech or biopharma plant
  • Perform end-to-end fermentation operations including media and seed preparation, inoculum development, and batch monitoring
  • Operate and maintain upstream and downstream processing equipment such as fermenters, continuous and basket centrifuges, spray dryers, TFF systems, crystallizers, homogenizers, and autoclaves
  • Conduct routine sample analysis such as viscosity measurements, residual sugar tests, microscopy, and other in-process checks
  • Follow and maintain aseptic techniques, ensuring compliance with cleanroom protocols, fumigation practices, and environmental monitoring (air and water quality checks)
  • Work with R&D scale glass fermenters and scale-up operations as needed
  • Support microbiological activities including CFU counts, isolation, biochemical tests, and inoculum quality checks
  • Maintain clear and accurate batch records, logbooks, and other documentation in compliance with GMP, GLP, and ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Follow all plant safety protocols and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment
  • Lift and handle materials or equipment weighing up to 25 kg as part of routine operations
  • Assist in inventory management, vendor coordination, audits etc
  • Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to meet batch timelines and address process deviations
  • Be available to work in
    rotational shifts (A/B/C)
    as per production requirements

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