P1 Production Scientist Cell Culture

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.

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.

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 located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role.

In Upstream Value Stream, our goal is on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations to support on-time delivery of immunoassays to patients. You will be a part of the Upstream Value Stream focusing on Cell Culture.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science field / 0+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and proficiency in aseptic techniques
• Demonstrating good laboratory practices

• 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

• A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
• Experience in operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines

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.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

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