Associate Technician Production Operations - Chemical Manufacturing - Day Shift
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Associate Technician Production Operations – Pooling Department is responsible for performing a variety of assignments within a chemical manufacturing environment which mainly include but are not limited to assisting with the weighing, blending, and testing of various chemistries and bulk reagents.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Utilize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, work order information, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process to weigh, organize, and document, various chemical components to build and mix bulk reagent pools for production processes safely and accurately.
- Utilizing the appropriate calibrated lab testing equipment, poolers will establish and maintain the quality of their pools by monitoring and testing samples for temperature, background, pH, and conductivity as prescribed in product specific work instructions.
- Support the maintenance, cleanliness and 5S of the bulk blending equipment area (tank farm), chemical storage areas and In-Process Labs.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a scientific field (chemistry, biology, engineering, etc.) and/or several years of related experience including handling, weighing, mixing or testing chemicals and chemical products.
- Ability to clearly understand and communicate critical safety and technical information to teammates, other departments, and members of leadership.
- Ability to train to and follow regulated procedures and maintain up to date training documentation.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver heavy drums safely and frequently.
- A valid Driver’s License is required for this role.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.