Senior Development Scientist

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Chaska, MN invites a Senior Development Scientist to advance recombinant protein‑based reagents for immunoassays. You will apply chemistry/biochemistry expertise to new techniques, contribute to R&D, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced team.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of scalable diagnostic reagents while aligning with Danaher’s systems and values. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years experience, or Doctor's degree with 0–2 years experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 within the department, maintain regulatory-compliant documentation, and communicate results effectively to project teams.

Skills

Scientific methods

Experiment design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Protein Science/Chemical Engineering or related field

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Doctoral degree with 0–2 years experience

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. 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 employed 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 enable 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 enables everything possible.

Senior Development Scientist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for completing assignments requiring independent thought, judgment, and initiative. Candidates should require a limited degree of supervision for routine work and general instructions, with guidance on new assignments. This individual will contribute to the development of innovative protein‑based reagents and technologies through the application of chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology principles, assisting in developing new techniques and procedures that lead to greater departmental efficiency. All work must also meet regulatory requirements and follow company policies and procedures. Candidates should have a willingness to work in an ISO 9000/FDA regulated environment.

This position is part of the Reagent Research and Development department located in Chaska (Minneapolis, MN) and will be an on‑site position.

You will be part of the Reagent Development team and report to the Manager, Development Science responsible for design, development and commercialization of recombinant protein‑based reagents for immunoassays for an automated system. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, problem‑solving role and have confirmed experience in chemistry, biochemistry, immunochemistry, or protein sciences plus knowledge of immunoassay chemistry and development, we want to hear from you.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• 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 within the department, maintain regulatory‑compliant documentation, and communicate results effectively to project teams.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Science, Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years experience, or Doctor's degree with 0‑2 years experience.
• 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.

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

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

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives, including health care programs and paid time off.

The annual salary range for this role is $105,000 – $115,000, with eligibility 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 wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation is at the Company’s sole discretion and may be modified at any time, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

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