Scientist I Production Operations
About The Position
The Scientist I Production Operations role at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operating procedures, maintaining training records, sustaining material flow, and executing work orders through on-time completion. The role is part of the Upstream Value Stream in Cell Culture in Chaska, Minnesota, and reports to the Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor. The team supports on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations for immunoassay production. The posting describes this as an on-site role, while also stating that it is eligible for a remote work arrangement for which additional information will be provided during interviews. The position executes daily production plans to meet due dates and quality standards, performs mammalian cell culture work using good laboratory practices, and supports other areas as needed. It also requires compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO requirements; application of basic analytical or scientific methods; and cooperative work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain a focus on 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 work.
- 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 in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Independently perform work involving mammalian cell cultures using good laboratory practices, and assist in other areas as needed.
- Comply with FDA Quality System Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, 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, sustain smooth material flow, and execute work orders to on-time completion.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Bonus or incentive pay eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
