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Job: Biomanufacturing Operator                      

Location: Vacaville, CA               

Pay Range: $27-32/hour DOE

Join our team of passionate scientists, engineers, operators and business leaders working to transform the future of our planet. Mango Materials is a certified B Corp and women-led team that is producing and selling biobased, biodegradable materials from waste greenhouse gases – and we want you to be a part of it.

In addition to working with novel technology to help combat climate change and create revolutionary, Earth-friendly materials, Mango Materials team members also enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative company culture.

We are seeking a Biomanufacturing Operator to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team at a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility. This position will report to the Director of Plant Operations. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Want to know more? Keep reading!

Background on the company and position:

The company is led by a technically oriented team - five of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress, allocate tasks and communicate across different shifts and locations. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart.

Our operation is hosted by our partner, a local wastewater treatment plant, and we have offices near our production site. Odors and noises affiliated with a modern waste processing facility are to be expected.

Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details. A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!

The mission of this position is to ensure that Operations proceed safely, efficiently, and according to SOPs within a safe and orderly environment

The Biomanufacturing Operator will be expected to:

• Follow Mango safety principles and contribute to the behavioral & psychological safety of our work environment.
• Work full-time in an outdoor, field environment.
• Operate fermentation and downstream processing equipment by diligently following detailed protocols.
• Clearly and carefully record detailed notes and observations.
• Analyze field samples in the lab.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process challenges.

Our ideal candidate is/has:

• Conscientious about reading and following directions, adhering to systems in place, and keeping accurate records.
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Flexible, creative, proactive
• Strong time management including adhering to scheduled start times, end times, meal periods and breaks.
• A team player with strong collaboration skills
• An excellent communicator
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company
• Natural problem solver

• Highly attentive to detail
• An overall positive outlook
• Ability to organize
• Excellent written communication skills
• An outside of the box thinker
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous experience working outdoors in a physical role.
• Comfortable working with chemicals in a lab setting
• Experience working in an open office space environment.

Want to join us? Here’s how to apply:

Please go to https://mangomaterials.bamboohr.com/jobs to apply.

1. Complete the application profile
2. Upload a short (less than 100 word) cover letter in PDF format
3. Include a P.S. with your cover letter letting us know what you would ideally like out of this job.
4. Upload your resume
5. Answer all the questions on the application profile

Mango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.