Manufacturing Scientist

Job Title: Manufacturing Scientist
Location: South Bend, IN metro area
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65-75,000 + Benefits

About the Role
We are hiring a Manufacturing Scientist to join our growing team in South Bend, Indiana . This full-time position supports expanded production capacity following a recent merger. Youll work with large-scale fermenters (up to 14,500L) in a dynamic, science-driven manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

• Operate and maintain fermenters, including batching, sterilization, inoculation, monitoring, harvest, and cleaning
  
• Perform aseptic handling and testing of bacterial cultures
  
• Prepare solutions, including acids and bases
  
• Carry out protein purification using chromatographic techniques
  
• Operate lab and manufacturing equipment following SOPs
  
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine maintenance
  
• Document work accurately using digital data tools
  
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional staff
  
• Work flexible hours, including occasional nights/weekends

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related field
  
• Experience in fermentation and protein purification preferred
  
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, pipetting, spectrophotometry, biosafety cabinets, and autoclave operation
  
• Strong basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
• Comfortable working at a lab bench for extended periods
  
• Team player with strong communication and documentation skills

Why Join Us?

• Join a team of 25 at a growing site backed by a larger corporate structure
  
• Work in a newly expanded department with cutting-edge fermentation technology
  
• Local candidates preferred, but relocation considered

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Life and Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• 401(k) with Company Match

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