1. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level  of notion of heavy metals and their toxic properties.
2. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level  of understanding:
2.1. laboratory container types, intended use;
2.2. chemical reagent symbols and meanings;
2.3. chemical periodic table of elements;
2.4. organic matter classes and their properties;
2.5. classification of biochemical substances;
2.6. testing laboratory equipment and its use;
2.7. classification of microorganisms, their impact on human organisms and life processes;
2.8. organic matter metabolism in micro-organisms;
2.9. theoretical fundamentals of sterilization and disinfection;
2.10. goals and objectives of economics;
2.11. main economic concepts;
2.12. finished (intermediate) product cost calculation;
2.13. professional terms in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level  of use:
3.1. biochemistry, concept of bio-active substances;
3.2. specific producing properties and activity of microorganisms, metabolic pathways of biologically active substances;
3.3. sterilization of substrate, apparatus and communications, types of sterilization, their advantages and disadvantages;
3.4. thermal sterilization of substrate, apparatus and communications;
3.5. sterile air preparation techniques;
3.6. inoculum production and preservation;
3.7. growing of biologically active substances producers in production fermenters;
3.8. biomass separation techniques, advantages and disadvantages of various technological separation techniques;
3.9. extraction and concentration methods of biologically active substances, their advantages and disadvantages (extraction, precipitation with organic solvents, precipitation with highly concentrated salt solutions, dialysis, ultrafiltration, vacuum concentration, chromatography and other modern extraction and drying methods);
3.10. IT solutions – programmable logic controllers, principles of their operation and use;
3.11. automated process control system and remote process management;
3.12. process management visualization, concept of user interface;
3.13. applications used to draw up, process, store and archive test results (MS Word, Excel, Access);
3.14. programs used to draw up technological diagrams (Adobe CorelDraw);
3.15. microbiological sample testing methods (sample homogenization, membrane filtration, surface and liquid inoculation, etc.);
3.16. chemical sample testing methods (titration, gas and liquid chromatography, etc.);
3.17. professional and general ethical principles;
3.18. occupational health and safety;
3.19. environmental protection;
3.20. employment relationship;
3.21. official language;
3.22. ability to communicate in two foreign languages.

1. Carry out sterilization of equipment and communications related to the aseptic part of the process.
2. Prepare sterile air for substrate biotechnological processes.
3. Analyze biochemical indicators of products according to the instructions and standards.
4. Carry out biotechnological and microbiological testing in accordance with the instructions and standards.
5. Read measurements, calculate, process and select testing results.
6. Organize and provide inoculum preparation and conservation procedure.
7. Carry out production fermentation of biologically active substance producer.
8. Carry out operations with automatic fermentation process control equipment and systems, and computerized process accounting programs.
9. Organize and carry out separation of the biomass from the liquid and separation and treatment of biologically active substances, where necessary.
10. Be able to handle substrate preparation and sterilization equipment.
11. Be able to handle pure cultures of microorganisms and inoculum production devices.
12. Be able to properly use collective and individual personal protective equipment when necessary.
13. Apply relevant industry laws, regulations and technical documentation.
14. Implement testing documentation and use it for testing within his/her scope of competence.
15. Organize his/her work and the work of subordinates.
16. Adhere to professional and general principles of ethics and communication.
17. Coordinate his/her professional activities with other employees of the company, where necessary, to achieve common objectives.
18. Read and create technological diagrams.
19. Be able to communicate fluently in the official language.
20. Communicate in at least two foreign languages.
21. Use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
22. Comply with the employment laws and regulations.
23. Take responsibility for the results and consequences of his/her professional performance.
24. Adhere to and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety and environmental protection regulations.

1. Ability to organize sterilization of biotechnology equipment and communications related to the aseptic part of the process.
2. Ability to organize preparation of sterile air for substrate (medium) biotechnological processes.
3. Ability to organize and carry out biochemical and microbiological testing and to collect and process the results.
4. Ability to organize and carry out appropriate substrate preparation and sterilization.
5. Ability to organize and carry out cultivation and preservation of inoculum.
6. Ability to prepare conditions necessary to perform fermentation.
7. Ability to organize, manage and provide production fermentation of biologically active substance producer.
8. Ability to work with automatic fermentation process control equipment and systems, and computerized process accounting programs.
9. Ability to organize removal of biomass from the technological process and removal and treatment of fermentation products.
10. Ability to use measuring devices, instruments, reagents and materials, work wear, individual and collective personal protective equipment.
11. Ability to evaluate biotechnological process and the compliance of the obtained products with the set quality requirements.
12. Ability to analyze biotechnological risks and plan the necessary laboratory tests and procedures, to eliminate non-compliances in the technological process.
13. Understanding and ability to apply relevant legal and technical documentation.
14. Ability to calculate, design and evaluate the results of biotechnological processes using information technologies.
15. Ability to read and create technological diagrams.
16. Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other employees of the company to achieve common goals in accordance with professional and general ethical principles.
17. Ability to draw up business documents.
18. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
19. Ability to adhere to and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety and environmental protection regulations.
20. Ability to assess individual performance risks and take responsibility for the results of his/her professional performance.
21. Ability to comply with employment laws and regulations.