Buffer Prep Operator II
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Buffer Prep Operator II performs and trains others on core Buffer Prep operations, supports advanced processes, and leads inventory and continuous improvement activities with increasing independence and ownership.
Job description
This position reports to the Buffer Prep Supervisor and is part of Buffer Prep department located in Fargo, ND and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform and train on all Buffer Prep Operator I responsibilities while demonstrating increased independence, consistency, and ownership in daily operations. (50%)
- Support advanced Buffer Prep processes, including column packing, resin preparation, and ABEC tank operations.
- Complete cycle counts and own continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S activities, ergonomic improvements, and other process improvement projects.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write in English and do basic arithmetic.
- 2 years manufacturing experience
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Lifting and moving material and equipment of 50 lbs. or less. Working with large barrel dollies as needed and exhibiting safe practices.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Documentation experience in a GDP environment.
- Wearing PPE; up to and including hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, and boot covers.
- 1 year in buffer prep manufacturing in a regulated environment preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write in English and do basic arithmetic.
- 2 years manufacturing experience
- Lifting and moving material and equipment of 50 lbs. or less.
- Documentation experience in a GDP environment.
- 1 year in buffer prep manufacturing in a regulated environment preferred.
Benefits
- Health care program
- 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.