Chemical Production Technician I
Torrance, CAJob$25–27/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
The Chemical Production Technician I manufactures production batches of media at Phenomenex’s Torrance, California site. The role follows standard operating procedures and company guidelines, operates production equipment, weighs and adds raw materials, and may assist with in-process testing. It is an on-site position within Manufacturing & Operations and reports to the Senior Production Manager, Media Manufacturing.
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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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.
Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.
The Chemical Production Technician I is responsible for manufacturing production batches of media following Phenomenex SOPs, company policies and other guidelines.
This position reports to the Sr. Production Manager, Media Manufacturing and is part of the Manufacturing & Operations located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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Carries out processing steps in a batch manufacturing environment by operating production equipment and using sound judgement as needed. This may include assisting with in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications.
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Weighs, measures and adds raw materials to ensure batches contain correct materials and quantities.
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Maintain records and work area to comply with SOP’s, company policies, cGMP and ISO 9001 requirements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School Diploma or GED
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
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Advanced degree or training in Chemistry or other technical field
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Experience with chemical handling
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 (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .
The hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $27.00 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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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.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 1,513 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–27/hr
- California median$26–38/hr166 hourly ranges
- US median$24–28/hr731 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is 20% below the California median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 210 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in California and 1,513 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (831 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 739 of the 1,513 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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