About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Production Associate II role is an entry-level manufacturing position supporting production operations in a regulated diagnostics/manufacturing environment. You will work under supervision, learn processes, and contribute to producing high-quality finished goods.

• Perform buffer preparation and manual dispensing; support automated fill/cap/label lines and kitting of finished goods.
• Operate and assist with label application, basic label printing, and routine production machines.
• Support inventory management using KANBAN for raw materials, intermediates, disposables, and spare parts.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining production lab spaces and equipment.
• Help generate and support documentation for Nonconforming Material Reports, Change Orders, Out-of-Specifications events, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and follow Change Request/Change Order processes.
• Follow written procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and comply with Quality Management System policies (cGMP).
• Coordinate work with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Be available for scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in life sciences or a related field — OR High School diploma/GED plus 2 years relevant experience.
• 1+ years experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (through work, education, or a combination).
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail appropriate for a GMP environment.
• Proficient with basic software (Microsoft Office).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• Prior experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience following standard operating procedures and strong cGMP documentation practices.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Pay range: $17.00 – $34.00 per hour (base). Specific pay may vary by location and applicable laws.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• This role requires regular, reliable attendance and the ability to work the designated schedule; overtime may be required.
• Travel between local sites may be required.

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Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds (~25% of the day).
• Expect to stand ~80% of the day and sit ~20% of the day at times.
• Tasks include fine manipulation (pipetting, traying), repetitive motions, and use of lab equipment and moving machinery.
• Work in lab environments with chemical irritants, sharp instruments, electrical equipment, and hazardous waste; use of PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, hair nets, etc.) required.
• Ability to use mobile devices, tablets, or computers for documentation (~50% of the day).

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Why Join

Join a Manufacturing operations team where you’ll gain hands-on production experience, learn regulated manufacturing practices, and develop technical skills that support career growth in diagnostics and life-sciences manufacturing.

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Keywords (for search & relevance)

• Production Associate II Fitchburg WI
• manufacturing production associate
• GMP lab technician
• buffer preparation and dispensing
• kitting and labeling

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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