Bioprocess - Production Assistant (All genders)
Osnabrück Area
Full-time
Fixed-term
Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and hands-on Bioprocess Production Assistant to support daily manufacturing activities in a fermentation-based production environment. The role involves executing production processes, handling large-scale equipment, maintaining aseptic operations, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Your Role
- Perform day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing operations
- Execute fermentation-based production processes to achieve defined output and product quality targets
- Support production planning and scheduling, align with the team, and execute plans to maintain continuous process flow
- Operate and monitor production-scale fermentation equipment and associated downstream units
- Perform and support CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) operations according to defined procedures
- Maintain aseptic working conditions during inoculation, fermentation, sampling, and material handling
- Prepare and maintain production and quality documentation, including Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and logbooks
- Identify, analyze, and report process deviations, and contribute to improvement actions
- Assist in the creation, review, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to production operations and equipment handling
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management standards
- Maintain inventory control for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished products, including inbound and outbound material tracking
- Follow safety guidelines, GMP-like practices, and housekeeping standards within the production area
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient production performance.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience is acceptable
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in fermentation or bioprocess production environment preferred
- Experience in handling production-scale equipment and industrial fermentation systems is desirable
- Experience in operating large-scale brewing equipment will be considered an added advantage
- Familiarity with CIP/SIP systems, aseptic operations, and production documentation practices is an advantage
- Good understanding of bacterial fermentation processes and production workflows
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute production schedules efficiently
- Strong awareness of quality, safety, and environmental compliance requirements
- Basic troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset
- Good documentation and reporting skills
- Team-oriented, reliable, and shift-flexible working approach
About us
BIOWEG is a purpose-driven company developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-based ingredients using Biotech and Green Chemistry.
We create sustainable products that match or even outperform fossil-based alternatives while remaining price competitive. Our main products, MicBeads (sensory micropowder) and RheoWeg (rheology modifier), are used by leading cosmetics and chemical companies.
We are driving to create a better world and a lasting, sustainable impact. Join our diverse and relentless team to revolutionize and drive green innovation across multiple industries.
We create sustainable products that match or even outperform fossil-based alternatives while remaining price competitive. Our main products, MicBeads (sensory micropowder) and RheoWeg (rheology modifier), are used by leading cosmetics and chemical companies.
We are driving to create a better world and a lasting, sustainable impact. Join our diverse and relentless team to revolutionize and drive green innovation across multiple industries.