Laboratory Technician
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 Life Sciences, 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. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Laboratory Technician will be a key member of a core team that includes experienced professionals in Manufacturing line and Reagent Lab in a fast-paced environment. While managing Manufacturing on time delivery to customers, and maintaining high quality of product, this role also is closed work with other MFG, ENG, planner, and warehouse teams. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes, supporting ongoing manufacturing operations, continuous process improvement, and On Time Delivery. This position reports to the MFG Manager/Supervisor and is part of the Manufacturing team, located in San Jose and as an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate closely with other MFG team, Engineering and Quality teams to execute precise laboratory procedures, including solution formulation, plate making, microplate certification, and in-process quality control, ensuring full compliance with GLP, GDP, GMP, and regulatory standards. Document, analyze, and report experimental results, while managing laboratory equipment maintenance, performing troubleshoots, and maintaining inventory. Drive continuous process improvement through active participation in daily management meetings, leveraging lean MFG principles, and maintaining and updating work instructions.
Requirements
- High school degree (or equivalent degree) with 0 - 2 years experience.
- Demonstrate excellent hands-on laboratory skills, PC application proficiency, planning, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Exhibit self-initiative, the ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety while handling lab devices, equipment, and chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- A strong plus for prior experience in lab automation, solution formulation, and relevant software/devices.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with other MFG team, Engineering and Quality teams to execute precise laboratory procedures, including solution formulation, plate making, microplate certification, and in-process quality control, ensuring full compliance with GLP, GDP, GMP, and regulatory standards.
- Document, analyze, and report experimental results, while managing laboratory equipment maintenance, performing troubleshoots, and maintaining inventory.
- Drive continuous process improvement through active participation in daily management meetings, leveraging lean MFG principles, and maintaining and updating work instructions.
Benefits
- Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.
- 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
