BacAlt BioSciences is hiring an entry-level technician to help keep our fermentation plant running: maintaining process equipment, assisting with batch reactor setups.

Working under senior engineers, you will learn to keep every batch running on equipment that is clean, calibrated, controlled and documented to GMP standards. Full on-the-job training is provided.

Equipment maintenance• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on fermenters, autoclaves, pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers and utility lines as per schedule.

- Maintain plant utilities (boilers, steam lines, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, RO/purified water systems, DG sets and electrical panels) through daily checks, log readings and routine servicing.
- Attend to minor mechanical and electrical breakdowns, and escalate larger faults to the senior engineer.
- Record all work in maintenance logbooks, history cards and checklists.
- Help track spares and consumables.

Batch reactor setup and operation• Assemble and dismantle reactor parts: vessels, probes, piping, valves, gaskets and sanitary (tri-clamp) fittings.
- Prepare reactors before each batch: cleaning (CIP), sterilisation (SIP), and leak and pressure-hold checks.
- Connect aeration, agitation, feed, sampling and cooling lines as per the setup checklist.
- Support the process team during fermentation runs,



scale-up trials and equipment qualification.

Safety, GMP and documentation• Follow SOPs, GMP documentation practices and good housekeeping on the shop floor.
- Follow lock-out/tag-out, electrical, pressure-vessel and biosafety rules.
- Keep equipment logbooks complete and audit-ready.

Qualifications:

- ITI in Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic or Mechanic (Refrigeration & AC), or a Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering.
- 0–2 years of experience; freshers and apprenticeship completers are welcome.
- An internship or apprenticeship in a pharma, biotech, food, chemical or manufacturing plant is an advantage.
- Willing to work in shifts.

Must have• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, motors, panels and wiring.
- Use of hand tools, a multimeter and basic measuring instruments.
- Ability to read easy electrical and piping drawings.
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel, email).

Personal attributes• Eager to learn and take on more responsibility over time.
- Disciplined about safety and record keeping.
- Hands-on, punctual and works well in a team.
- Willing to support off-hours work during active fermentation campaigns.

📌 Maintenance & Technician (Entry Level) (Bengaluru)
🏢 BacAlt
📍 Bengaluru