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Technician, Process R&D

Palo Alto, CA, USA💼 Full-time💰 $56,154–$80,220🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Support small-scale fermentation research and development by monitoring microbial fermentations, operating bioreactors, and performing routine laboratory testing and maintenance.

Role type

Process R&D Technician (fermentation)

Builds

Small-scale fermentation processes for health, food, and consumer markets

Domain

Biosciences / Fermentation / Food Ingredients

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical aptitude, practical troubleshooting, aseptic techniques, sample collection, data recording, basic computer skills, physical lifting (up to 50 lbs), PPE compliance

Preferred skills

process-control systems operation, continuous improvement mindset, collaboration with cross-functional teams

Technologies

fermentation bioreactors, laboratory equipment, computer-based process-control systems

Responsibilities

Monitor microbial fermentations in 14-liter vessels, operate and maintain bioreactors, prepare media and lab setups, perform tank cleaning and maintenance, monitor for contamination, conduct routine tests and calculations, collect and process samples

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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