Production Operator 1 - (1st Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm M/F)

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Duncan, South Carolina, US Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 1, 2025 Last posted August 1, 2025
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 Cytiva, 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.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Production Operator is responsible for ensuring operations are safe and the quality at each operation meets our specifications.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Operations and is part of the Manufacturing & Operations department located in Duncan, SC and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

  • Be vigilant in ensuring operations are safe and the quality at each operation meets our specifications.

  • Be asked to build product according to established safety and quality procedures and work instructions. Associates in this role are also responsible for achieving safety, quality, and delivery objectives provided by the leadership team.

  • Complete appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures – including but not limited to routing information, batch control records, scrap/quality issues, and scorecards.

Who you are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Knowledge and usage of basic math, ability to read and comprehend product drawings and written work instructions, use measuring equipment (ruler, calipers, etc.).

  • Experience in: a manufacturing environment, a cleanroom environment and with ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lbs.

Cytiva, 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.

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. 

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

About this role

Summary

Ensure safe operations and quality compliance in manufacturing processes.

Job title

Production Operator 1 - (1st Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm M/F)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

biotechnology

Location requirements

On-site in Duncan, South Carolina; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomabasic mathproduct drawingsmeasuring equipmentmanufacturingcleanroomERP SystemsSAPOracle

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

manufacturingcleanroomquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Duncan, SC, USA

On-site City