Fermenter Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Fermenter Operator Do?
Fermenter operators control and maintain the equipment and tanks for the production of active and functional ingredients for pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics or vitamins. They also work in the production of cosmetics or personal care products.
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Where Do I Start?
Good Manufacturing Practices
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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Skills You Need to Become a Fermenter Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialGood Manufacturing Practices knowledge
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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EssentialLab Scale Fermentation knowledge
The steps and requirements included in lab scale fermentation for the conversion of the biomass into chemicals, sugars or fuels.
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EssentialProduction Scale Fermentation knowledge
Large-scale fermentation used for ethanol production which is further used in productions such as food, pharmaceuticals, alcohol or gasoline production.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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EssentialMeasure Density Of Liquids skill
Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.
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EssentialMonitor Environmental Parameters skill
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
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EssentialWrite Batch Record Documentation skill
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to GMP of each batch of product.
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EssentialAdhere To Standard Procedures skill
Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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EssentialAdjust Fermentation Processes skill
Perform the scaling-up or scaling-down of the fermentation processes according to the situation.
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EssentialManage Bioreactors skill
Manage the bioreactors used in the fermentation process and cell culture, by setting them up, operate them and perform minor maintenance operations.
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EssentialMonitor Fermentation skill
Supervise and control fermentation. Monitor the settling of juice and the fermentation of raw material. Control the progress of the fermentation process to meet specifications. Measure, test and interpret fermentation …
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Optional Skills (5 of 6 displayed)
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OptionalFermentation Processes Of Food knowledge
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process happens using bacteria or yeasts, or a combination of the two under anaerobic conditions. Food fermentation is also involved in …
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OptionalPathogenic Microorganisms knowledge
The main classes of pathogenic microorganisms, the spread of infection and the use of universal precautions.
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OptionalBiotechnology knowledge
The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.
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OptionalFermentation Processes Of Beverages knowledge
Fermentation processes related to the conversion of sugar to alcohol, gases and acids.
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OptionalKeep Inventory Of Goods In Production skill
Keep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following …
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OptionalDetect Microorganisms skill
Use various laboratory methods and tools such as gene amplification and sequencing to detect and identify microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi in soil, air, and water samples.
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