Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $22-$35 per hour

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a motivated Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join our growing team. As an I&E Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating plant-wide electrical and instrumentation systems. You will work together with our team to ensure safe and efficient equipment operations that support maximum production quality and output. Our technicians work with industrial electrical systems, PLC/DCS platforms, instrumentation devices, and control systems within a manufacturing and/or processing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the plant maintenance program to repair or replace equipment and systems during scheduled or emergency maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Follow safe working practices, including permitting, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and applicable FSMA programs, and engage in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with operations and shipping/receiving teams to complete scheduled repair work.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues.
• Support new equipment installation and special projects assigned by supervisors.
• Help monitor the reliability and performance of equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, external contractors, and IT departments to install new systems or upgrade equipment.
• Ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal maintenance regulations.
• Maintain flexibility for overtime or respond to call-ins when necessary.
• Participate in plant turnarounds and general cleanliness programs.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Apply company safe work practices consistently.
• Help monitor supply usage and working inventory of process chemicals and supplies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial electrical or instrumentation maintenance experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
• ISA certification is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in PLC/DCS troubleshooting and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience with VFDs, transmitters, sensors, and control valves.
• Experience in a dry-mill ethanol plant or similar industrial environment preferred.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
• Basic proficiency with MS Office and maintenance software tools.
• Understanding of industrial safety programs, including LOTO, confined space, and safe work permits.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must adapt to various environmental conditions (including cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, and slippery surfaces).
• May be exposed to high noise levels at times.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $22-$30 per hour

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will help ensure operational excellence by performing a variety of maintenance duties and responding to service requests. Our maintenance technicians work to ensure proper equipment operation and support overall facility maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and replace defective parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structural components.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical/electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Order necessary parts, supplies, or equipment.
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematics.
• Perform general cleaning and upkeep of buildings or property.
• Record the type and cost of maintenance or repair work completed.
• Assist with other duties as required.
• Follow all safety programs, standard work practices, and procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, trade school training preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience with maintenance or repair of industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, conveying equipment).
• Welding experience on carbon/stainless steel preferred.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Equipment maintenance and utilization of trade-related tools
• Repairing and troubleshooting
• Critical thinking
• Equipment selection and installation
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must adapt to outside work environments (cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, slippery surfaces).
• May be exposed to high noise levels at times.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $21-$30 per hour

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking skilled process operators. Our process operators are responsible for the operation of our computer-controlled process equipment, manual machinery, evaluation of process problems that may arise, and documenting process parameters. In addition, you will be a vital part of the team to help ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control plant operations.
• Constantly review the plant operation, control the process, ensure quality product is produced, anticipate and solve problems, and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintain records of key production variables (including production volume, yield, plant uptime, and utility consumption)
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with QA to ensure effective participation in QA programs related to sampling and testing process streams and products
• Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely repair work by assisting in diagnosing and troubleshooting any maintenance issues.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Maintain compliance with any applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to operations.
• Ensures plant cleanliness and monitors use/inventory of process chemicals and supplies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma required; post-secondary education or technical trade certificate is an asset.
• Experience operating a dry-mill ethanol plant is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Ability to work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS); proficiency with standard office software is an asset.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with operation monitoring and computer control systems.
• Quality control analysis.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to monitor and ensure safe equipment operation.
• Understanding of basic process safety

Physical Requirements:

• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs and be able to climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 feet.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $25-$35 per hour

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking to hire a Training Specialist who can help us coordinate and oversee our company training program. In this role, you will work to maintain our standard operating procedures, develop training programs, and teach our staff the policies and procedures needed to safely and effectively perform their function. Additionally, this role will help us enforce our policies and procedures to ensure a safe, productive, and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help with maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation and training programs.
• Train and develop plant operator’s skills to improve efficiency, safety and compliance with policies.
• Provide operational support to plant staff.
• Instruct operators on process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Help enforce strict safety protocols and compliance with standards.
• Conduct performance audits of operators.
• Generate progress and performance reports.
• Assist in maintaining certifications and training records.
• Support inventory control and documentation.
• Develop and maintain a training catalog that outlines all courses offered by the company.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years of related experience in industrial training and technical document writing

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Instructing and mentoring.
• Learning strategy development.
• Active listening and social perceptiveness.
• Monitoring, judgment, and decision-making.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $90,000–$110,000 per year

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHS&Q) Manager. In this role, our EHS&Q Manager will work to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining alignment with regulatory policies, company goals, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a strong background in regulatory compliance, quality management, and reporting. This individual will help us ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee 24-hour plant operations related to Quality Assurance, EHS, Employee Training, and Compliance.
• Develop and maintain a safety training program
• Champion a culture of “Safety First” and “Right the First Time.”
• Serve as a member of the Plant Leadership Team, contributing to goal-setting, planning, and performance review.
• Manage QA/QC, Safety, Environmental Control, Regulatory Reporting, and Permitting programs.
• Implement QA/QC practices consistent with the best industry standards for the ethanol industry.
• Supervise QA laboratory technicians and ensure that they receive appropriate training and resources.
• Maintain compliance with all city, county, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare analytical reports and recommend operational improvements to help ensure quality products, a safe working environment, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in compliance, quality management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting and safety standards.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Experience with quality audits and quality management systems is an asset.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to high noise levels, chemicals, and moving mechanical parts.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $22–$25 per hour

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled QA/QC Lab Technician who will be responsible for assisting with implementing and maintaining our plant’s quality assurance program. This role is critical to help ensure consistent product quality and operational excellence. In this position, you will support our company's goals and compliance standards by testing, analyzing data, and driving process improvement initiatives by conducting tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement QA/QC programs based on ethanol industry best practices through process sampling and laboratory testing of in-process materials or finished goods.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments, including HPLC, GC, and IC.
• Prepare technical reports, analyze data, interpret rest results, and recommend process adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations within the laboratory.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, R&D and EHS teams to ensure effective implementation of the QA/QC program.
• Maintain laboratory and plant cleanliness in accordance with established procedures.
• Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Perform validations in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
• Support other laboratory testing and data collection work as needed to support successful operation of our facility.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A B.S. degree in a scientific or technical field is required, or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience.
• Experience in QA/QC or process industry laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with automated lab equipment (HPLC, GC, IC) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized lab systems.
• Some experience with wet-chemistry testing methods

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Quality control analysis.
• Active listening and monitoring.
• Complex problem-solving.
• Judgment and decision-making.
• Operation monitoring.
• Troubleshooting.
• Good laboratory skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 feet.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.

Location: Sauget, IL

Salary Range: $90k-$110k

Job Description:

Crysalis Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Manager for our Maintenance department. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of our maintenance department. While collaborating with our engineering and manufacturing groups, you will help ensure the successful completion of any maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, or installation of new systems. We are seeking a "safety-first" and “hands-on” mindset to fit into our self-motivated team. In this role, you will be a technical resource who provides and shares expertise on equipment and options to improve maintenance and operating practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team across safety, planning, TPM/reliability, cost, efficiency, quality, and labor utilization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant’s overall preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing a CMMS system.
• Implement reliability best practices to ensure dependability and efficiency by analyzing process concerns and performance gaps, and allocating resources to resolve manufacturing and maintenance issues, while minimizing cost and preventing operational delays.
• Coordinate, schedule, and supervise corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance (PM, PdM) in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Champion the creation of and attainment of maintenance departmental goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and budget
• Evaluate long-term needs in relation to major projects and property improvements and make recommendations to Management.
• Ensures spare parts and critical equipment lists are maintained and stocked
• Seek, develop, implement, and facilitate training programs for all Maintenance personnel.
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Plant Manager.
• Provide a safe working environment for all employees by ensuring all safety programs are followed, such as Lock-out Tag-out, Hot Work Permits, Confined
• Space Entry, Housekeeping Inspections, OSHA Inspections, Safety Bulletin, General Safety, and Respiratory Protection Safety Programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance management, including leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards programs, and formal building maintenance programs.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Practitioner (CMRP) certificate or other maintenance and reliability coursework desired.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Working knowledge of PSM programs, Safety, and Regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in Solvent processing, Ethanol, or Ag processing is highly preferred.
• Expertise in maintenance practices for industrial conveyors (belt, screw, drag), grain elevators, pumps (centrifugal, PD, gear), valves and instrumentation, tanks and agitation, grain mills and centrifuges, etc.
• Ability and proficiency with cost/benefit analysis and capital expenditure justification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance processes and proper use of the work order system (CMMS), planning and scheduling, and storeroom processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in facility maintenance management, staff supervision, budgeting, and maintenance training.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Able to view the computer screen for long periods at a time.
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using task specific appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to speak and listen clearly.
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs occasionally.