Senior Development Scientist, Protein Reagents

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

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.