COMPANY TITLE: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – APPLIED RESEARCH

Company Description: For over 50 years, Vivolac Cultures Corporation has prided itself on partnering with our customers to help create innovative food culture systems that meet their production needs. We research specific bacterial strains and combine them to create custom and standard cultures to be used in the manufacture of fermented products and probiotics. We invite you to explore the advanced world of fermented product design with us.
Role Overview: You will be responsible for performing strain isolations, optimizing media and recipes for fermentations, and plot production of products on small and medium scale.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Life/Food Science or related field, or an associate degree with 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting, or high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years laboratory experience
• Mastered aseptic technique is valued but not required
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Capabilities to act as a strong independent and key team player
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Good work ethic and enthusiastic learner
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Advanced multitasking abilities in order to address different projects congruently
• Able to lift/carry up to 70 lbs
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
  Expected Scheduling: Weekdays, 8am-4:30pm

• Conduct experiments to optimize fermentation, count, and activity of the bacteria.
• Perform strain capture isolations from various sources
• Perform aseptic transfer of cultures and inoculum
• Relay experimental data effectively to senior technicians and assist in analysis
• Produce products on a small and medium scale
• Assist in construction of new product lines
• Maintain a clean and well stocked working environment on a weekly basis
• Practice safety in all aspects; wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), etc.