Biomanufacturing Operator I

Danaher • Fargo, ND

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, the work saves lives and is united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. The company fosters a culture of belonging where unique viewpoints matter, and through Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, ideas are turned into impact. Aldevron delivers world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies, with a mission to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of the team, you will help bring life-changing innovations to life, impacting millions globally, by combining deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit. The RG Biomanufacturing Operator I is responsible for performing tasks associated with Aldevron’s Research Grade (RG) services within the Upstream department, and is expected to become familiar with all of Aldevron’s products and be able to perform most tasks associated with the purification of plasmid DNA.

Requirements

• High school Diploma required
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills
• Ability to follow written instructions and work effectively in a team-based environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, or molecular biology preferred
• Microbiology
• Laboratory experiences

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory practices like bacterial inoculation and harvest, transformation, cell banking, linearization, and gel electrophoresis utilizing E. coli bacteria
• Perform plasmid purification and assessment using agarose gel electrophoresis
• Train in functions performed across other teams within the Research Grade building

Benefits

• broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives
• health care program
• paid time off
• eligible for bonus/incentive pay
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees