Development Scientist I
- Pay
- $32 – $34 per hour
- Location
- Chaska, MN
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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 Research and Development department is seeking a Development Scientist I to support the operation of the Development Pilot Lab. The Pilot Lab serves as a bridge between Research & Development and Manufacturing by supporting the production, transfer, and troubleshooting of development and pilot-scale products.
This position is responsible for the routine production and documentation of Development and Pilot material used for verification, validation, and process transfer activities, as well as supporting the manufacturing of Research Use Only (RUO) Biomarker products.
The Development Scientist I will assist with technology transfer activities, support troubleshooting efforts, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and contribute to future product and process development initiatives as project priorities and pilot lot schedules allow.
This position reports to the Development Supervisor and is part of Reagent Chemistry Development Group, Pilot lab team located in Chaska, MN.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- Participate in the development and commercialization of immunoassays
- Execute experiments, analyze and present conclusions to teams
- Communicate project status and data generated with cross-functional teams
- Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain timelines for multiple projects
- Work with the development and manufacturing associates to ensure a smooth transition of product transfer into manufacturing
The essential requirements of the job include
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Science (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology Biology or related science) and 0+ years of laboratory experience
- Training in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or medical related science), Laboratory Medicine, or other related clinical chemistry experience
- Candidates must have knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- Proven experience in clinical, research, manufacturing, or diagnostic setting with knowledge of immunoassay development
- Working knowledge of basic statistical methods
Additional information
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 hourly range for this role is $32-34.25/hour. 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.
Pay and benefits
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.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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