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The Avra Group

BREAD COOK

Boston, MA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Strong understanding of bread-making techniques, including fermentation and proofing. * Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Kaia

Line Cook

Boston, MA

$20 - $28/hr

Our menu combines traditional flavors with contemporary execution, utilizing methods such as dry aging, Japanese charcoal, espuma/foam work, ISI applications, fermentation, fresh bread, sous vide ...

Kaia

Line Cook

Boston, MA

$17 - $21.50/hr

Our menu combines traditional flavors with contemporary execution, utilizing methods such as dry aging, Japanese charcoal, espuma/foam work, ISI applications, fermentation, fresh bread, sous vide ...

Trillium

Brewer- Canton

Canton, MA

$21 - $27/hr

Document and record data from all brewing, fermentation, and packaging as well as all related cleaning, sanitizing, and equipment maintenance. * Modify existing/write new brewery SOPs and implement ...

Trillium Brewing

Brewer- Canton

Canton, MA · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Document and record data from all brewing, fermentation, and packaging as well as all related cleaning, sanitizing, and equipment maintenance. * Modify existing/write new brewery SOPs and implement ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for fermentation in Boston, MA is $21.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.86 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Fermentation, you need a solid background in microbiology, biochemistry, and process engineering, often supported by a relevant science degree or technical training. Familiarity with bioreactor operation, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for optimizing fermentation processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance in fast-paced production or research environments.

What does a typical day look like for a professional working in fermentation?

A typical day for a fermentation professional often involves monitoring and adjusting fermentation processes, preparing culture media, collecting and analyzing samples, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You may work closely with quality assurance teams, production staff, and R&D scientists to troubleshoot issues and improve yields. The work environment can range from laboratory settings to industrial production facilities, and you may need to follow strict protocols and documentation practices. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift based on production schedules or unexpected process changes.

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A fermentation job involves overseeing and managing the process of microbial or enzymatic conversion of substrates into desired products, such as food, beverages, biofuels, or pharmaceuticals. Professionals in this field may work in breweries, biotech firms, or food production facilities, ensuring that fermentation conditions are optimized for efficiency and quality. Responsibilities often include monitoring fermentation parameters, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining production standards.

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Combat Feeding Process Engineer

Pueo Business Solutions LLC

Natick, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.
Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.
Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.
OVERVIEW:
As a Combat Feeding Engineering Support, you will be tasked with providing engineering support to the Combat Feeding Division in the areas of biotechnology and fermentation processes, including biochemical, catalysis, electrochemical processes relating to biosynthetic production of foodstuffs.
GENERAL DUTIES:
  • Ability to assess the assembly, integration and operation of bioreactors, microbial fermenters, micronutrient biosynthesis, pyro-/electrolytic and catalysis equipment.
  • Independently review biotechnology research and development reports and associated data.
  • Provide technical feedback on review of technical documents relating to bioreactors, bioprocess engineering design, review of microbial growth data, nutrient and biomass production.
  • Familiarity with biosynthetic process control equipment, food extrusion process and 3D food printing technology.
  • Assist government researchers and engineers with technical reviews, including review of test data and drawings, participating in and contributing to project and programmatic reviews.
  • Assist with preparing and reviewing safety procedures and reports, focusing on food safety, post-processing, and compliance with FDA standards.
  • Conduct technical testing, collection and analysis of technical data and ability to assimilate the data into technical reports.
  • Assist with technical demonstrations, operational assessments, safety and reliability reviews, testing and evaluation of food products, post-processing technologies, and prototype ration components.
  • Independently conduct market investigations to acquire needed equipment or components to support post-processing
  • methods.
  • Research and evaluate emerging/developmental biomanufacturing processes and food processing technologies that can be applied to or advance the development bioprocess equipment to improve efficiency, output, or simplify the overall process.
  • Conduct technical testing and evaluation of post-processing performance, assess food prototypes, and assist with product development of products to support forward deployed nutrition efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2-5 years of experience in biochemical, electrochemical, or process engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Biochemical, Electrochemical or Process Engineering or related field
  • Experience in microbial-origin food, biosynthetic fermentation, biotechnology, food processing and food stabilization techniques.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders and team members effectively.
  • Be able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

CLEARANCE:
  • US Citizenship

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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