R&D Lab Tech
Primient
- Location
- Onsite (Loudon, Tennessee)
- Compensation
- $66k - $66k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients from renewable sources. The R&D Lab Tech role supports production strain performance through fermentation experiments, diagnostic testing, and analytical equipment operation.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
Perks
- Overtime pay
- Pay for skill system
Full job details
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
The job scope includes:
Complete 15 liter (L) fed-batch fermentation experiments and collect data
Provide molecular or microbiological diagnostic testing for issues related to production strain performance, foreign bacterial growth in fermenters or downstream processes, and bacteriophage testing
Operate laboratory analytical equipment for the R&D laboratory, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, carbohydrate analyzers, balances and meters.
Hands-on support for the manufacture and validation of working and master cell banks used in manufacture of 1,3-propanediol.
Obtain and analyze field samples from the manufacturing process to assist troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
Complete lab-scale trials of downstream processes including ion exchange and filtration
This position requires a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and manage a diverse workload.
The requirements include:
Minimum of a 4-year college degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related science field with at least 1-year biological or chemical laboratory experience preferred.
Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work smoothly in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/adapt to changing procedures with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift 55 lbs, and use ladders to work from heights.
Night shift, holidays and/or weekends may be required on a limited basis
Total Rewards
Starting pay of $66,361.25 annually + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.