Senior Development Scientist
About the role
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. This position is a part of the Reagent Research and Development department located in Chaska (Minneapolis), MN and will be an on-site position.
Responsibilities
- Complete assignments requiring independent thought, judgment, and initiative.
- Contribute to the development of innovative protein-based reagents and technologies through the application of chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology principles.
- Assist in developing new techniques and procedures that lead to greater departmental efficiency.
- Design, develop, express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins and other biological reagents for diagnostic applications.
- 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 within the department, maintain regulatory-compliant documentation, and communicate results effectively to project teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Chemical Engineering or related science field) with 5+ years experience or Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience or Doctor's degree in field with 0-2 years experience.
- Considerable knowledge of scientific methods, experimental design, laboratory best practices, and data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to independently solve scientific problems, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Previous experience in diagnostic business, with immunoassay experience a plus.
- Hands-on experience in protein engineering, recombinant protein design, engineering, expression, purification, and bacterial or mammalian cell culture systems supporting immunoassay or immunoreagent development.
- Meaningful experience in research or diagnostic setting with knowledge of immunoassay development is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Chemical Engineering or related science field) with 5+ years experience or Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience or Doctor's degree in field with 0-2 years experience.
Skills
- Strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
- Experience in protein engineering, recombinant protein design, expression, purification, and cell culture systems.
- Knowledge of immunoassay chemistry and development.
- Ability to document work in compliance with ISO9000/FDA regulations.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. These include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000. 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.
Schedule
This position is a full-time, on-site position.