Scientist I Production Operations
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Scientist I 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 Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor and is part of the Upstream Value Stream on Cell Culture located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role.
Job description
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 mammalian cell cultures 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 with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in excellent aseptic techniques required. Mammalian cell culture experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrating good laboratory practices
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements
- Able to stand for long periods of time, walk between manufacturing buildings.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Experience in operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Science field
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Excellent aseptic techniques
- Good laboratory practices
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb
- Able to stand for long periods of time and walk between manufacturing buildings
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.