Scientist II Production Operations at Danaher in Chaska, MN

Scientist II Production Operations

Location: Chaska, Minnesota, United States

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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 II Production Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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 Supervisor of Reagent Operations and is part of Reagent Operations department located in Chaska, MN, and will be on-site. If you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.

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 buffer and reagent preparation 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

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science field / 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in a Science field with 1-2+ years or relevant experience
• Proven track record of good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Proficient in executing manufacturing processes, strictly adhering to SOPs, written/verbal specifications, and all relevant FDA, GMP, and ISO regulatory requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
• Updating and improving SOPs to reflect current best practices and operational changes
• Testing utilizing Access II, DxI800, and DxI9000 Instruments

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

The salary range for this position is: $66K-$78K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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