Scientist I 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 Scientist I Production Operations 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 Conjugates & Purifications Supervisor and is part of the Upstream Value Stream located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Independently execute work regarding protein purifications and/or conjugations using good laboratory practices; assistance in other areas as needed Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements Apply basic analytical skills or scientific methods to perform daily tasks Work directly and cooperatively with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and ensure emphasis on quality Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Science field (preferably in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology)
- Chemistry experience
- Demonstrating good laboratory practices
Nice To Haves
- A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Cell culture, protein purification and/or conjugation.
Responsibilities
- Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Independently execute work regarding protein purifications and/or conjugations using good laboratory practices; assistance in other areas as needed
- Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements
- Apply basic analytical skills or scientific methods to perform daily tasks
- Work directly and cooperatively with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and ensure emphasis on quality
Benefits
- 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
