Production Associate (Waltham, MA)
Danaher
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About this role
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam , 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. Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible. The Production Associate is responsible for the production of components and other biochemical solutions. Sample responsibilities include producing buffers, handling both hazardous and non-hazardous material , aliquoting, labeling, capping , and using laboratory equipment. This position reports to the Batch Production Manager as part of the In-house Manufacturing team in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site position In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Manufacture buffers, reagents, kit components, and intermediate solutions according to Manufacturing Batch Records (MBRs), including pipetting, aliquoting, labeling, capping, and operation of laboratory equipment and automation. Maintain accurate batch documentation and follow Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, and manufacturing procedures to ensure product quality and consistency. Support continuous improvement initiatives, SOP development, and changing production priorities to meet customer demand and delivery goals. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field, OR at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing, research, academic, or regulated laboratory environment. Strong laboratory experience, including safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, pipetting, and adherence to laboratory safety protocols and detailed work instructions. Excellent attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and customer demands. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to lift, move or carry containers up to 20 lbs. Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to chemicals and laboratory equipment. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience with pipetting and in kit componen t manufacturing . Knowledgeable in Oracle and Microsoft Office applications. Shift hours: Monday – Friday , 8:30 AM – 5 PM . Abcam , 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 . The annual salary range range for this role is 48,000.00 - 79,000.00 USD Annual . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified