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.
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The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for processing blood products to sterile serum, ensuring that products are high quality and that processes are meticulously documented.
This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team located in Tauranga, NZ and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Undertake manufacturing operations including but not limited to: process blood products to raw serum (separate, process, and package raw serum); process raw to sterile serum (filter, fill, and package sterile serum).
- Undertake other duties as directed: including undertaking cleaning procedures to a defined standard; cross-support to other functions; and participate in a range of company activities and initiatives.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and maintain meticulous documentation. Comply with the Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Environmental Health & Safety Management System, all internal policies and any applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this position.
Who you are:
- Have 2+ years of experience in manufacturing role(s)
- Have completed high school at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent qualification level)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Manufacturing operations in a cGMP and/or clean room environment
- Hold a relevant post-secondary qualification
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry items up to 20kg in weight
- Ability to perform work for extended periods in a clean room environment (gowned)
Benefits: Cytiva offers a broad array of competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program, insurance, or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
Work rights: candidates for this role must independently have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Medical check: This role will be offered subject to passing a medical check, to ensure that the successful candidate is fit to safely perform the duties of the position.
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.