Production Technician
Waters · Milford, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Waters (pharma & life sciences) in Milford, MA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 946 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 64%
- Lean 45%
- 5S 27%
- Injection molding 23%
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This plant: Waters in Milford
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Full description from WatersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Production of resin and antibodies
- ◆Support column production
- ◆Keep all lab eqipment clean
- ◆Record data accurately per GMP/GDP guidelines
- ◆Support sample testing
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- ✓0-5 years experience in relevant field
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft applications
- ✓Safe habits in a strict lab setting
- ✓A team player attitude with strong focus
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Key Words
Lab Technician Cell Culture Antibody production Media solutions Resin production GMP/GDP Quality Control
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Overview
Grow your career in this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team! You will utilize sophisticated lab equipment to prepare resin and media for cell growth, clean and maintain tools and eqipment, monitor cell health, and record cell & resin batch data.