Associate Technician, Production Operations (Grade 3) Swing Shift

Bring more to life. 

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

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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. 

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. 

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The Technician Production Operations G3 (swing shift) is responsible for setting up and operating automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. This position reports to the Supervisor, Production Operations and is part of the Production Operations department located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Operate and maintain equipment when training has been completed.

• Comply with cleaning procedure for equipment and machinery.

• Fill, label, pack and inspect finished products as per Training plan.

General:

• Ensure that all Operations are performed to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations.

• Comply and co-operate with any changes to processes, machinery layout, production techniques, new equipment and processes.

• Maintain neat and accurate records, logs and documents as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Leaving Certificate

Physical/Environment Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to full shift), with reasonable accommodation considered where appropriate.

• Ability to operate manual and/or automated equipment

• Exposure to manufacturing environment conditions, such as noise from machinery, controlled environments (e.g. cleanroom) and use of PPE (such as gloves, safety glasses, gowns, respirators if applicable)

• Working around moving machinery and automated systems

• Ability to read SOPs, batch records, and specifications

• Visual acuity to inspect components and detect defects

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

• Working in a Manufacturing Operations role as part of a team using problem solving tools in a manufacturing work environment

• Knowledge and experience of GMP in a highly regulated manufacturing work environment.

Hours of work:

• Swing Shift

• Week 1: You will work from 8.00am to 4.00pm daily, Monday through Thursday and 8.00am – 3.00pm on Friday.

• Week 2: You will work from 4.00pm to 12.00am Monday through Thursday and 3.00pm -10.00pm Friday.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

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.