Scientist I Production Operations (Mammalian Cell Culture)
About The Position
The Scientist I Production Operations at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operating procedures, maintaining appropriate training records, sustaining material flow, and completing work orders on time. The role is part of the Upstream Value Stream on Cell Culture in Chaska, Minnesota, supporting on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations for immunoassay production. The position reports to the Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor and is described as on-site, although the posting also says it is eligible for a remote work arrangement. The role executes production work involving mammalian cell culture while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements. It applies basic analytical skills and scientific methods and works cooperatively with cross-functional colleagues to troubleshoot issues and maintain quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent aseptic technique.
- Demonstrated good laboratory practices.
Nice To Haves
- Mammalian cell culture experience.
- Experience in a regulated industry, such as FDA- or ISO-regulated environments.
- Experience operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines.
Responsibilities
- Execute the daily production plan to meet due dates and quality standards according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Independently perform work involving mammalian cell cultures using good laboratory practices, and assist in other areas as needed.
- Maintain compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements.
- Apply basic analytical skills or scientific methods to daily tasks.
- Work cooperatively with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and emphasize quality.
- Maintain appropriate training records and support smooth material flow and on-time work-order completion.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Bonus or incentive pay may be available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
