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The Production Technician I is responsible for manufacturing a variety of gas chromatography (GC) columns and works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision. This role requires excellent organization, good time management, and strong attention to detail.

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is part of the Production Team located in El Dorado Hills, CA and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Following written instructions (SOPs), process GC capillary columns to include handling small volumes of chemicals/solvents.
  • Prepare GC capillary columns for processing using tools according to written instructions.
  • Transfer completed GC capillary columns, with documentation, to QA department for inspection
• Verification/inspection of materials and data entry in AX/Access computer system
• Train in the manufacture of all standard, fused silica, liquid film columns and demonstrated acceptable yields. Crosstrain in other work area(s) as identified by business need

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 1+ years of production experience
• High School diploma 
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail

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

• Associates degree or other certification preferred

Phenomenex, 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 hourly rate for this role is $18.75 - 23.00 per hour. 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 in the future.

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.

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