Phenomenex
life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology
LabSupportOperator
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“Lab Support Operator at Phenomenex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. preparing work orders to pack chromatography columns. assembling products”
What You'll Achieve.
Assure inventory accuracy via timely transactions
Industry & Context.
problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma + 2 years of experience, analytical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, pay specific attention to tasks
Nice to Have
Assure inventory accuracy via timely transactions, performs cycle counts under supervision, Follow written instructions (SOP) for all critical processes, Schedule time efficiently to complete work in order of priority
What You'll Do.
preparing work orders to pack chromatography columns
maintaining optimal stock levels
supplying solvents and hardware
manufacturing security guard cartridges of various types and sizes
recycling failed columns
Accurately weigh and label
pick appropriate empty column assemblies
Assembly of empty column hardware
Pack different sorbents in security guard hardware
Unpack columns and recycle materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination
Full Job Description
**Bring more to life.** Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Phenomenex, 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. Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Lab Support Operator I is responsible for a variety of tasks within the manufacturing process, including preparing work orders to pack chromatography columns, assembling products, maintaining optimal stock levels, supplying solvents and hardware, and manufacturing security guard cartridges of various types and sizes and recycling failed columns. This position reports to the Production Manager and is part of the Manufacturing & Operations located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role. **In this role, you will have the opportunity to:** * Be cross trained to be working in one of the following departments which you will rotate as needed: * Sorbent Room - Accurately weigh and label sorbents; pick appropriate empty column assemblies (order from product assembly if needed). * Product Assembly - Assembly of empty column hardware (end fitt
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