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Holiferm is leading a major shift in the $42 billion surfactant market - moving the industry away from fossil fuel–based chemicals and towards biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. Our patented fermentation and gravity separation technology enables commercially scalable, competitively priced biosurfactants that make real sustainability possible. We’re looking for a hands‑on, proactive Biosurfactant Plant Shift Operator who takes pride in running safe, reliable, and efficient production processes. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality biosurfactant products by operating and monitoring both upstream and downstream elements of our commercial plant.
Job Responsibility:
Safely, reliably, and sustainably running both upstream and downstream production processes
Operating a range of equipment including vessels up to 60,000L capacity, pumps, valves, and associated plant systems
Performing and monitoring fermentation and downstream processing operations
Working closely with the QC team to conduct analytical testing and verify product quality and yield
Collaborating with process development teams, production colleagues, and the supply chain manager to ensure product properties meet the needs of various applications and markets - transitioning from pilot‑scale to commercial‑scale manufacturing
Requirements:
Operating pilot‑plant or production‑scale equipment (vessels, pumps, valves, etc.), ideally in biotechnology or a similar process‑driven industry
Interpreting and supporting fermentation process development, including reviewing and understanding fermentation data
Taking ownership of workstreams, tasks, and small projects and seeing them through
Communicating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary production team
Experience in a biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or similar process‑based manufacturing environment
Experience with fermentation or downstream processing
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work on shift
Nice to have:
Experience with microorganisms, aseptic techniques, and inoculation practices
Background in fermentation scale‑up, process development, or downstream purification
Familiarity with biosurfactants, biotechnology operations, or bioprocessing workflows
Experience as a Process Operator, Plant Operator, Production Technician, or similar role in a regulated production environment
Additional training or qualifications in bioprocessing, fermentation, or process operations
Knowledge of microorganisms, aseptic methods, or biochemical production systems
What we offer:
7.5% employer pension contribution
Income protection
Life insurance (4x Salary)
Comprehensive health, dental and mental health support