Associate Laboratory Operations Technician
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Associate Laboratory Operations Technician for Lumigen, a subsidiary of Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, is responsible for assisting in the formulation of chemiluminescent reagents for clinical diagnostic testing. The Associate Laboratory Operations Technician will also assist in the synthesis, purification, and analyze organic molecules.
Job description
This position reports to the Manager Reagent Manufacturing and is part of the Lumigen Production Department located in Southfield, Michigan and will be on-site.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work with chemists to produce formulations from less than one liter to multi-thousand-liter quantities and conduct performance testing of completed formulations following written procedures.
- Assist in the synthesis and purification of organic molecules and conduct analytical testing following written procedures
- Maintain inventory, reagents, and other lab consumables.
The essential requirements of the job include
- Associate of Art’s (AA) degree in Science or a related field with 0+ years of experience.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and maintain batch record keeping to ISO 9001 standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with very strong ability to utilize analytical thinking and to multitask effectively.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Prior experience in manufacturing, laboratory or production setting.
- Experience in Mechanical/technical work.
Requirements
- Associate of Art’s (AA) degree in Science or a related field with 0+ years of experience.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and maintain batch record keeping to ISO 9001 standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with very strong ability to utilize analytical thinking and to multitask effectively.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, laboratory or production setting.
- Experience in Mechanical/technical work.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.