Fermentation Operator/Lead

Title: Fermentation Operator/Lead (4 opportunities available)

Location: Worcestershire

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive with flexible hours and generous package

We are currently working with a global leader in animal health product manufacturing who are looking for 4 highly skilled Fermentation Operators to join their expanding team. As the Fermentation Operator, you will be responsible for running the industrial fermenters, centrifuge and freeze driers to produce dried powdered bacteria.

This is a really exciting time for the company as they are looking to expand their manufacturing division so if this could be of interest, please apply now!

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

Co-ordinating all stages of the production process (sterilisation, harvesting, drying, cleaning).
Monitoring of dosing pumps, filters, refrigeration plant and other process equipment.
Operation and monitoring of the steam boiler plant and freeze dryers.
To assist in sterilisation and harvest processes of fermentations.

Experience required:

A degree in a relevant scientific subject with a strong understanding of fermentation processes.
Any prior recent experience with industrial fermentation processes.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

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If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Elliott Howells on (phone number removed) or email

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy