Senior Development Scientist

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The Sr Development Scientist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for keeping tabs on laboratory workflow for Hematology Instruments and help ensure that the testing supports consumable claims. Prepare reagent/control bench batches and Development Scale up lots. Ensure that the product meets requirements specifications. Prepare procedures and reports, accurately documenting the execution of the test procedures and test results in accordance with departmental procedures and, assist in troubleshooting product performance issues by interacting with Engineering or other departments. Be part of a multidisciplinary, innovative, and diverse team. Follow all safety procedures and policies in the laboratory.

This position is part of the Hematology Business Unit located in Miami, Florida and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Hematology Reagents R&D and report to the Senior Manager Development Science. If you thrive in a, multifunctional, fast paced, and supporting role and want to work to build a world-class innovative Research and Development organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct testing of new or modified hematology analyzers/reagents and ensures that testing is performed and documented according to plans and schedules. Reagent verification/characterization testing includes reagent stability testing, raw material characterization, Test Method validation, Quality Control, Calibration and analysis of whole blood samples
• Analyze data using statistical methods, interpret technical data; promptly report and document issues, and collect data to support global registration of consumables
• Be a change agent, continuously striving for improvement, and work within an agile environment
• Participate in the design and Development of new consumables
• Represent the Reagents group in Project's Core team
• Solve problems with creative, out-of-the-box thinking
• Execute daily work with multiple tasks and minimal supervision

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR PhD degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
• Product development experience in industry setting
• Proven track record of applying fundamental research to the identification of leverageable technologies leading to the introduction of innovative industry disruptive products
• Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted

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

• Experience with the following laboratory test equipment: pH meter, Osmometer, Conductivity Meter, Spectrophotometer, HPLC (preferred), Beckman Coulter Particle Counter (preferred)
• Capability and experience of serving as a Core Team lead
• Capability and proven track record of collaboration with external Development Partners, OEM Vendors, and Third-Party Manufacturers
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment that embraces change, risk, and flexibility

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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