Operations Team Lead

Leica Biosystems; Richmond (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems is seeking an Operations Team Lead to oversee production work orders and ensure quality in manufacturing processes. The role requires teamwork and attention to detail in a dynamic environment focused on life sciences and diagnostics. Join a company dedicated to transforming cancer diagnostics and improving patients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental and 401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus/incentive pay

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 45 lbs., standing/walking 90% of the day.
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials to ensure proper ingredients.
• Operate equipment such as scales, pumps, and pipettes.
• Complete batch record documentation and GMP documentation.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

At Leica Biosystems, 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 Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Operations Team Lead for Leica Biosystems is responsible for filling production work orders, staging and preparing materials necessary to produce products.

This position reports to the Operations Supervisor and is part of the Formulations team located in Richmond, IL and will be an on-site role. .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities
• Operate equipment such as scales, volumetric glassware, peristaltic pumps, filters, pH meter, pipettes, and pneumatic fillers
• Accurately complete batch record documentation and GMP documentation
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs., standing / walking 90% of the day
• Able to pass a respiratory fit test
  
  

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

• Working in a medical factory setting
• Proficient basic math skills
  
  

Leica Biosystems, 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 range for this role is $25.00 to $27.00. 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.

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 [e-mail] to request accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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