Associate Laboratory Operations Technician

Radiometer; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Associate Laboratory Operations Technician for Lumigen in Southfield, MI. This on-site role supports the Lumigen Production Department, assisting formulation and analytical work in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will collaborate with chemists, assist in organic synthesis and purification, and maintain lab inventory and reagents, contributing to GMP/ISO 9001 standards and batch records.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Science or related field is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs and ladders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong analytical thinking and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chemists to formulate from small to large-scale batches and test formulations.
• Assist in synthesis and purification of organic molecules with analytical testing per procedures.
• Maintain inventory, reagents and lab consumables to support production operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

AA degree in Science

Job description

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.

Associate Laboratory Operations Technician – Lumigen

The Associate Laboratory Operations Technician for Lumigen, a subsidiary of Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, is responsible for assisting in the formulation of chemiluminescent reagents for clinical diagnostic testing. The Associate Laboratory Operations Technician will also assist in the synthesis, purification, and analyze organic molecules. This position reports to the Manager Reagent Manufacturing and is part of the Lumigen Production Department located in Southfield, Michigan and will be on-site.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with chemists to produce formulations from less than one liter to multi-thousand-liter quantities and conduct performance testing of completed formulations following written procedures.
• Assist in the synthesis and purification of organic molecules and conduct analytical testing following written procedures.
• Maintain inventory, reagents, and other lab consumables.

The essential requirements of the job include Associate of Art’s (AA) degree in Science or a related field with 0+ years of experience. Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and maintain batch record keeping to ISO 9001 standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with very strong ability to utilize analytical thinking and to multitask effectively.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Prior experience in manufacturing, laboratory or production setting.
• Experience in Mechanical/technical work.

Benefits and Compensation

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

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Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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