Senior Development Scientist

Overview

The Senior Development Scientist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for completing assignments requiring independent thought, judgment, and initiative. This role requires limited supervision for routine work and general instructions, with guidance for new assignments. The individual will contribute to the development of innovative protein‑based reagents and technologies through the application of chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology principles.

• Design, develop, express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins and other biological reagents for diagnostic applications.
• Independently design, execute, analyze, and interpret experimental studies involving protein engineering, expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Apply principles of chemistry and biochemistry to optimize reagent performance, stability, manufacturability, and integration into diagnostic products.
• Develop and support new product designs, product optimization, scale‑up activities, technology transfer, and process/product verification and validation studies; provide technical leadership, maintain regulatory‑compliant documentation, and communicate results effectively to project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or Doctor’s degree with 0‑2 years.
• Considerable knowledge of scientific methods, experimental design, laboratory best practices, and data analysis.
• Ability to document work in compliance with ISO
  9000/FDA regulations, including materials, methods, data interpretation, and conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve scientific problems, work effectively in cross‑functional teams, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

• 2+ years in the diagnostic business with immunoassay experience a plus.
• Hands‑on experience in protein engineering; recombinant protein design, engineering, expression, purification; bacterial or mammalian cell culture systems supporting immunoassay or immunoreagent development.
• Knowledge of immunoassay development is a plus.

Chaska (Minneapolis), MN – on‑site position.

• Annual salary range: $105,000–$115,000.
• Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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