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Production Associate

Sartorius
Ashland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Join our Manufacturing team and contribute to the production of high‑quality MatTek tissue models in an on‑site laboratory environment. As part of the Tissue Production group, in the Production Associate role, you will support key processes that ensure consistency, reliability, and scientific excellence in our product portfolio. Working under the guidance of senior team members and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager, you will play a vital role in day‑to‑day laboratory operations.

This is an onsite position in our Ashland, MA location.

What You Will Accomplish Together With Us

  • Preparation of media and supplements forms a core part of the production workflow, requiring precision and reliability
  • Trypsinization and cell counting are executed consistently following SOPs to ensure cell integrity
  • Feeding of tissues and cells is performed using sterile technique with strong attention to detail
  • Packaging of tissue products for shipment is carried out to maintain high-quality standards
  • Shipping processes—such as packing boxes and verifying contents against MAOs—are part of the routine operational responsibilities
  • Supporting Laboratory Assistant tasks as needed rounds out the scope of this role

What Will Convince Us

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline or related field or an associate’s degree in a science discipline or related field with 2 years of hands‑on cell culture experience.
  • Foundational knowledge of mammalian cell culture
  • Solid understanding of aseptic technique
  • Experience previously gained in a Laboratory Assistant role is beneficial and completes the profile

We Value

  • Strong attention to detail, reliability in following SOPs, and collaborative working style
  • Ability to work precisely in a fast-paced lab environment and maintain clean, compliant workflows
  • Excellent communication skills for documentation, SOP interpretation, and teamwork
  • Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings

Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules

Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform

Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”

Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.

Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)

Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account

Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate

Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/careers

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