Operations Support Specialist

Radiometer; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Operations Support Specialist to optimize purification production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Chaska, MN. The role requires independent work and collaboration with cross-functional teams on material flow and equipment reliability.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Reagent Operations, you will support document control, regulatory compliance (FDA QSR, GMP, ISO), and administrative processes while applying

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED with 4+ years of experience.
• Associate Degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting process flow in an administrative role.
• Experience in a regulated industry (FDA/ISO) is a plus; GLP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will optimize purification production schedules and ensure clear cross-functional communication.
• Manage material flow, equipment reliability, and document control within Reagent Manufacturing.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory and QA to maintain compliance with QSR, GMP, and ISO.
• Support daily operations through data analysis and collaboration with the Supervisor of Reagent Operations.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Documentation control

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School or GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

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.

The Operations Support Specialist role for Beckman Coulter manages and optimizes purification production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Operating independently, this role is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow, accurate system representation, equipment reliability, and cross-functional communication within the Reagent Manufacturing operation. This position reports to the Supervisor of Reagent Operations and is part of Reagent Operations department located in Chaska, MN, and will be on-site.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Execute across key operational domains, including procurement, inventory and material management, equipment lifecycle management, and administrative processes such as document control.
• 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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School degree or GED with 4+ years of experience
• Associate Degree with 2+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
• Operated in an administrative position, supporting process flow
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO).
  • Proven track record of good laboratory practices (GLP).
  • Supported quality operations by managing inventory, equipment maintenance, and material procurement.

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.

The hourly range for this position is:

• $26-28/hr. 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 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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