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Production Technician I

Seattle, WA

Production Technician at Lumen Bioscience

Lumen Bioscience is hiring a diligent and safety-focused Production Technician to join our innovative algae production team. This role involves hands-on work operating photobioreactor systems, meticulous adherence to food safety standards, and collaborating closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with our quality management systems. If you're detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a structured, clean production environment, we encourage you to apply.

Role Description:

  • Production Operations: Perform daily reactor operations, including inoculations, transfers, harvests, daily sampling, and processing.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Conduct and document daily and weekly cleaning, inspection, and light maintenance tasks in production areas to maintain hygiene and operational standards.
  • Quality Compliance: Collaborate closely with the Production Head and Quality Assurance teams to schedule production operations and ensure adherence to Lumen’s quality management system (FSCC 22000).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Strictly follow food safety and personal safety standards and protocols.
  • Conduct regular cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of production equipment and areas.
  • Assist with algae cultivation activities including inoculations, transfers, harvests, and sample collection.
  • Utilize laboratory equipment such as pipettes, mechanical pipettors, balances, and spectrophotometers accurately and effectively.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily sampling, testing, and batch/lot records.
  • Operate meticulously according to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Coordinate effectively with team members to maintain production schedules and compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Required Qualifications: 
    • Work experience in commercial food or beverage production or equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
    • Ability to understand and strictly follow detailed operational procedures and instructions.
    • Mechanical competence, particularly in handling pumps, hoses, and sanitary equipment.
    • Strong attention to detail, safety-minded, with enthusiasm for maintaining a clean production environment.
    • Good computer skills for documentation and data entry.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn new processes.
    • Work experience in commercial food or beverage production or equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • Coursework or background in biology or related scientific fields.
    • Prior experience in environments governed by quality assurance systems (ISO 9001 or similar), including experience with document control, batch/lot recordkeeping, documented operating procedures, cleaning, and quality testing.
    • Experience in sanitary liquid handling, particularly in commercial beverage or food processing environments.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
  • Capable of safely manipulating hoses, air lines, and sanitary tri-clamps, including overhead operations.
  • Comfortable and safe using stepstools and ladders per company safety protocols.

Compensation & Benefits at Lumen Bioscience:

  • $25.00/hr + annual stock bonus
  • Health, Dental, and Vision premiums fully covered by Lumen.
  • 401k match up to 4% in addition to annual stock bonus for all employees.
  • Industry-leading PTO policy, paid refresh days, and a paid year-end holiday office closure.
  • Monthly wellness program to support your health and well-being.
  • Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidies.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policies.
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and access to employee assistance programs.

Lumen Bioscience is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, quality, and continuous learning.

Join us to contribute to cutting-edge biotechnology and support excellence in production operations.

Compensation Range

$25 - $25 USD

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