Associate Technician, Production Operations
About The Position
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Associate Technician, Production Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operation procedures, maintaining appropriate training records for your role, sustaining a smooth flow of material, and the execution of work orders to on-time completion. This position reports to the Supervisor of Reagent Operations and is part of Reagent Operations department located in Chaska, MN, and will be on-site. If you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Execute daily production activities according to SOPs, ensuring due‑date conformance, quality standards, and compliance with FDA QSR, GMP, and ISO requirements. Independently prepare buffers and reagents using good laboratory practices, applying basic analytical or scientific methods to complete daily tasks. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members to troubleshoot issues and maintain a strong focus on quality throughout operations.
Requirements
- Must have the minimum requirement of a high school degree (or equivalent degree) with 2+ years of related experience or an AA degree with 1+ year of related experience.
- Chemistry experience within a wet lab setting
- Demonstrating good laboratory practices
Nice To Haves
- A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Testing utilizing Access II, DxI800, and DxI9000 Instruments
Responsibilities
- Execute daily production activities according to SOPs, ensuring due‑date conformance, quality standards, and compliance with FDA QSR, GMP, and ISO requirements.
- Independently prepare buffers and reagents using good laboratory practices, applying basic analytical or scientific methods to complete daily tasks.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional team members to troubleshoot issues and maintain a strong focus on quality throughout operations.
Benefits
- Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
- Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
- Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
