Production Technician III

Danaher · SE Bothell, WA

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Base pay: $69k–$91k
Degree: Required
Industry: Pharma & life sciences
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in SE Bothell, WA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Base pay: $69k–$91k

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live production postings in Washington.

Base pay: About 20% below similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 95%
Lean 59%
5S 41%
Root cause 36%
Kaizen 27%
EHS / safety 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to

◆Learn multiple process areas within the oligo manufacturing lab and participate in process areas as needed to support manufacturing demand. Lead and/or participate in training activities.
◆Analyze and process production materials using a variety of bench techniques and lab instrumentation (Oligo synthesizer, incubators, analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, analytic balance, UV Spectrophotometer, etc.).
◆Perform and document process steps according to defined protocols. Operate equipment associated with oligonucleotide production (Oligo synthesizers, HPLCs, UPLC, LCMS, Automated Liquid Handlers, Rotary Evaporators, etc.)

The essential

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

✓Knowledge of solid phase oligonucleotide synthesis and GMP

requirements

and regulations

✓Manual pipetting and/or liquid formulation
✓Use of, troubleshooting, maintenance of HPLC, LCMS, automated liquid handling instrumentation, or other lab equipment

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Production Technician III supports manufacturing of synthetic oligonucleotides under a cGMP environment for use in Cepheid in-vitro diagnostic products. The Production Technician will use scientific knowledge and understanding to execute and document standard operating procedures to ensure successful manufacturing and on time delivery of Oligonucleotides. They will contribute to the successful transfer of new products from development to manufacturing ensuring robust manufacturing processes at commercialization and support processes to ensure performance within expected parameters.

This position is part of the Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Team and will be located onsite in the Bothell, Washington facility.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

of the job include

•Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field with 0-5 + years of industry experience
•Ability to think logically, prioritize tasks, be organized, be self-motivated, and work effectively in a team environment
•Lead and/or participate in identifying production efficiencies, process development, process improvement, troubleshooting, investigation, and failure prevention activities. Participate in validation activities for process improvements and new products. Update SOPs as needed.