Manufacturing Scientist II
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Manufacturing Scientist II for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for supporting the daily production needs of a Reagent manufacturing work cell. This includes investigation and resolution of assay failures during in-process/pre/post fill reagent testing, maintenance of bills of materials and material specification changes due to new material qualification or supplier changes and updating/correcting SOPs in compliance with current quality system standards. There will be opportunities to tackle problems to keep reagents moving through the value stream to serve our customers with high-quality finished goods.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide technical expertise and direction in multiple Immunoassay manufacturing areas.
- Lead multi-department teams to support/resolve non-conforming issues for existing products.
- Assess manufacturing processes and systems, and implement improvements aimed at performance, quality, and cost.
- Communicate investigation status reports, proposals for further investigation, etc., via oral and written reports; Develop and implement changes to existing documentation in a timely manner.
- Solve immunoassay testing and manufacturing issues as they arise.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Biochemistry, chemistry, or biology (or related field) Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of industry experience or Master's degree
- Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Technical understanding of biochemical/immunoassay processes and experience analyzing and interpreting data.
- Experience discussing technical concepts with a diverse audience, including experts and non-experts.
- Extensive knowledge with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the basic Windows operating system.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Manufacturing of biologicals or pharmaceuticals.
Requirements
- Biochemistry, chemistry, or biology (or related field) Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of industry experience or Master's degree
- Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Technical understanding of biochemical/immunoassay processes and experience analyzing and interpreting data
- Experience discussing technical concepts with a diverse audience, including experts and non-experts
- Extensive knowledge with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the basic Windows operating system
- Manufacturing of biologicals or pharmaceuticals (preferred)
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
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.