Production Technician

Shift schedule posted below.

Join Lumen as a Production Technician to join our innovative algae production team. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate photobioreactor systems and support daily production activities including inoculations, transfers, harvests, sampling, and processing. You’ll work in a structured, clean production environment with a strong emphasis on food safety, personal safety, and adherence to written procedures and GMP.

This position combines day-to-day reactor operations with cleaning, maintenance, documentation and recordkeeping, and close collaboration with Production and Quality Assurance teams to maintain compliance with Lumen’s QMS. 

If you’re mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and motivated by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and product quality, we encourage you to apply.

• →Production Operations:
  • →Perform daily reactor operations, including inoculations, transfers, harvests, daily sampling, and processing.
  • →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.
• →Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • →Conduct regular cleaning, inspection, and basic/light maintenance of production equipment and areas.
  • →Perform and document daily and weekly cleaning tasks in production areas to maintain hygiene and operational standards.
• →Quality & Compliance:
  • →Strictly follow food safety and personal safety standards and protocols.
  • →Operate meticulously according to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • →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).
• →Documentation and Recordkeeping:
  • →Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily sampling, testing, and batch/lot records.
  • →Document cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance activities as required by quality and operational procedures.
• →Communication and Collaboration:
  • →Coordinate effectively with team members to maintain production schedules and compliance.
  • →Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn new processes.

• Education and Experience:
  • Work experience in commercial food or beverage production or an equivalent environment emphasizing cleanliness and safety.
  • Coursework or background in biology or related scientific fields (preferred).
  • Prior experience in environments governed by quality assurance systems (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar), including document control, batch/lot recordkeeping, documented operating procedures, cleaning, and quality testing (preferred).
  • Experience in sanitary liquid handling, particularly in commercial beverage or food processing environments (preferred).
• Skills and Attributes:
  • 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, a collaborative, team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn new processes. 

• Morning shift (starting around 6:00 am)
• Swing shift (starting around 11:00 am)