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Manufacturing Inspector - 1st Shift

Lifecore Biomedical Inc
Chaska, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2027

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

As a Manufacturing Inspector, you will perform in-process visual inspections needed to ensure product quality while maintaining efficient inspection department throughput. During the course of your shift you will:

  • Evaluate product quality in a timely manner, according to defined specifications and test methods
  • Perform visual inspections of syringes and vials in a cleanroom environment
  • Document work and carefully audit documentation before final presentation
  • Learn and demonstrate a basic understanding of the flow of manufacturing documents
  • Review inspection reports and make necessary electronic inventory moves

To qualify as a Manufacturing Inspector, you'll need the following:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • High attention to detail
  • General computer knowledge in a Microsoft Windows operating system environment
  • Ability to work effectively using written procedures and test methods.
  • Visual Inspection experience with medical device or equivalent regulated industry a strong plus!

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm
Starting Pay: $20.75/hour

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews
  • Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:
    • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution
    • Low cost dental and vision insurance
    • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
    • 3 weeks of PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
    • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
    • Paid family leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • 401k plan with company matching contribution
    • Quarterly bonus based on department and individual performance

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.

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