Operations Support

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

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

This position is part of the Production team located in Richmond, IL and will be on-site. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Formulations team and report to the Sr. Operations Supervisor responsible for setting up, operating and ensuring adjustments of equipment are completed in a timely manner. If you thrive in a fast-paced role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Fill, cap, and label based on production schedule

• Blend products by following various work instructions, SOPs, or blend-sheets

• Ability to keep up with production schedule to ensure products are in stock to meet customer deliveries.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School or equivalent; 3-5 years' experience in lieu of education

• Mechanical aptitude a plus

• 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

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.