Development Scientist

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.

The Development Scientist I is responsible for participating in development and commercialization of immunoassays for an automated system. This person will assist in executing and analyzing experimental data as well as provide and presenting conclusions with team members as needed. They will participate in characterization, verification and validation of new and modified product designs. Additionally, you will be responsible for documentation of studies performed, including materials, methods, and conclusions.

This position reports to the Manager of Development Science and is part of the Research and Development Group located in Chaska, MN.

• Participate in the development and commercialization of immunoassays
• Execute experiments, analyze results and present conclusion to teams
• Communicate project status and experimental data with cross‑functional teams, at all levels and across different cultures via verbal and written communication
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain timelines for multiple projects
• Identify and implement process improvements within the department/field

• 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
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods

• Proven experience in clinical, research, manufacturing, or diagnostic setting with knowledge of immunoassay development
• Working knowledge of basic statistical methods

The hourly range for this role is $32-34 per 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.

We offer a 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.

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