Biomanufacturing Operator I

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

At Aldevron, 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 Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

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The RG Biomanufacturing Operator I is responsible for performing tasks associated with Aldevron’s Research Grade (RG) services within the Upstream department. The RG Biomanufacturing Operator I is expected to become familiar with all of Aldevron’s products and to be able to perform most tasks associated with the purification of plasmid DNA.

This position reports to the RG Upstream Supervisor, is part of the RG Upstream team located in Fargo, ND, and will be an on-site role. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00AM-3:30PM.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education: High school Diploma required. Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, or molecular biology preferred.

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills

• Ability to follow written instructions and work effectively in a team-based environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

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

• Microbiology

• Laboratory experiences

Aldevron, a Danaher operating 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 Danaher Benefits Info.

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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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