Sparkler Filter Operator / Chemical Operator Augusta, Georgia, United States, Full-Time, On-Site

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual for a position that will work with our Operations team in the Down Stream Processing Department.

Why work at Manus Bio:

• Opportunity: Manus Bio offers growth opportunities for motivated, results-oriented team members, allowing for personal and professional advancement.

• Accountability: Team members are given the resources they need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen, with a culture of holding each other accountable for high expectations.

• Passion: Manus Bio values working with individuals who love what they do and embrace the challenges and hard work that come with working on the cutting edge.

• Impact: Working at Manus Bio is an opportunity to bring state-of-the-art manufacturing back to Augusta, Georgia. The organization is mission-focused, and the people here believe they can make a positive impact on the community and country for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain centrate tank levels using Delta V Operator Control Systems

• Setting up process flows, starting and stopping centrifugal pumps

• Disassembling and reassembling sparkler filter rack

• Harvesting wet cake from the sparkler filter rack, placing the wet cake in bags and taking to the fridge for storage

• Monitoring and maintaining sparkler filter performance

• Maintaining the sparkler filter batch record

• Starting and filling out sparkler filter batch records

• Labeling and storing all harvested wet cakes

• Always maintaining a clean workspace

• Adhere to company EH&S policies and procedure. Ensure plant compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of sedentary work due to inspection of equipment. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
  
• Must be able to wear required protective equipment including respirators (if needed).
  
• Work schedule is considered shift but will vary depending on manufacturing plan and other extraordinary conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years fermentation or related plant operator experience.
• Must be able to follow minimal instructions and support safe work practices.
• Must be an excellent team member with strong communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively.
• Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a start-up environment.
• Must hold themselves to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Familiar with the production fermentation and downstream processes and equipment as well as microbiological and analytical laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job rotations/various assignments.
• Basic PC skills which include Windows, Microsoft Office.
  

Preferred Qualification and Working Style:

• SAP skills
• Certified Train the Trainer skills
• Delta V controls experience