Kula Bio is a leader in sustainable nitrogen solutions, helping farmers improve crop yield and reduce environmental impact. If you are motivated by progress through sustainable agriculture, and seek a collaborative and supportive environment, this may be the job for you.

As part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) group at Kula Bio, you will contribute to our mission by developing or improving fermentation processes in-house as well as performing fermentation campaigns. In this role, you will manage the entire fermentation process including setting up, operating, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting on progress. 

On a regular day, you will prepare fermentation medium and fermenter inoculations, take samples for QA/QC analysis, follow and develop standard operating procedures (SOP) to clean and maintain fermentation and media vessels. You will ensure accuracy and safety in handling and measuring chemicals and cleaning aids for CIP Sanitize and Steam Sanitation (SIP) equipment. In addition,  validation and timely processing of samples and follow-up, author or participate in risk assessments and process validation, and assist with product packaging.

To thrive in this role, you need to be mechanically inclined, flexible with work schedule and changing priorities, highly organized, and committing 90% of time to hands on routine work. You have a pioneering attitude, capable of wearing multiple hats to get the job done as part of a highly collaborative and dynamic start-up team. You are innovative and creative; you enjoy problem-solving by diving deep into the science behind our manufacturing process. You are able to interpret key fermentation process indicators and communicate technical concepts. You are proactive and have the ability to work autonomously but enjoy helping others learn and have an interest in team leadership.

• BA/BS in chemical engineering, biological / biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or hands on experience with large scale equipment.
• 2-4 years of industry experience operating in manufacturing(pharma, life science, cosmetic, industrial food processing, brewing industry, etc)
• This position may require occasional weekend and evening work

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally walk and stand; regularly use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; constantly reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or moves up to 50 pounds; regularly use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
• Work in the manufacturing plant may require hearing protection.
• Working in the manufacturing plant will require the use of PPE.

Kula Bio is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals at all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.