Scientist I Production Operations (Mammalian Cell Culture)

Danaher•Chaska, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I Production Operations role at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operating procedures, maintaining appropriate training records, sustaining a smooth flow of materials, and completing work orders on time. The position is part of the Upstream Value Stream on Cell Culture in Chaska, Minnesota, and reports to the Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor. The role is described as on-site, although the posting also says it is eligible for a remote work arrangement, with details to be provided during the interview process. The Upstream Value Stream supports on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations to help deliver immunoassays on time. The Scientist executes daily production plans to meet due dates and quality standards, performs work involving mammalian cell cultures using good laboratory practices, and may assist in other areas as needed. The role also requires compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO requirements; application of basic analytical skills or scientific methods; and cooperation with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and emphasize quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science field.
0–2 years of relevant experience.
Excellent aseptic technique.
Demonstrated good laboratory practices.
Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 lb.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk between manufacturing buildings.

Nice To Haves

Mammalian cell culture experience is highly preferred.
Experience in a regulated industry, such as FDA- or ISO-regulated work.
Experience operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines.

Responsibilities

Execute the daily production plan to meet due-date conformance 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.
Follow established operating procedures and maintain appropriate training records.
Sustain a smooth flow of materials and execute work orders to on-time completion.
Comply 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.