Fermenter operator

Also searched as: Operador de fermentador

Code 8131.7

What 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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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • good manufacturing practices
  • lab scale fermentation
  • production scale fermentation

Skills and competences

  • monitor fermentation
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • manage bioreactors
  • adjust fermentation processes
  • measure density of liquids

Transversal competences

  • monitor manufacturing impact
  • write batch record documentation
  • adhere to Standard Operating Procedures

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences