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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 Scientist I Production Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operation procedures, maintaining appropriate training records for your role, sustaining a smooth flow of material, and the execution of work orders to on-time completion.
This position reports to the Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor and is part of the Upstream Value Stream on Cell Culture located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role. In Upstream Value Stream, our goal is on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations to support on-time delivery of immunoassays to patients.
If you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Independently execute work regarding mammalian cell cultures using good laboratory practices; assistance in other areas as needed
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in a Science field with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in excellent aseptic techniques required. Mammalian cell culture experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrating good laboratory practices
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements
- Able to stand for long periods of time, walk between manufacturing buildings.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Experience in operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines
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.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
The hourly range for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. 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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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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 Scientist I Production Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for following established operation procedures, maintaining appropriate training records for your role, sustaining a smooth flow of material, and the execution of work orders to on-time completion.
This position reports to the Reagent Operations Manufacturing Cell Culture Supervisor and is part of the Upstream Value Stream on Cell Culture located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role. In Upstream Value Stream, our goal is on-time delivery of cell culture, purifications, and conjugations to support on-time delivery of immunoassays to patients.
If you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Independently execute work regarding mammalian cell cultures using good laboratory practices; assistance in other areas as needed
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in a Science field with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in excellent aseptic techniques required. Mammalian cell culture experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrating good laboratory practices
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements
- Able to stand for long periods of time, walk between manufacturing buildings.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- A regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO)
- Experience in operating, monitoring, and scaling up bioreactor systems for mammalian cell lines
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.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
The hourly range for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. 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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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment
- Proficiency writing and reviewing SOPs, batch records, and deviation reports
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, spectroscopy, or cell-based assays
- Experience with root cause analysis tools and CAPA processes
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP guidelines applicable to the product type
Tips for Your Production Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to batch records
Production scientists are expected to write and review batch records from day one. List every document type you've authored, such as SOPs, deviation reports, and logbooks, so hiring managers can verify your GMP documentation experience without reading between the lines.
Highlight your cleanroom and equipment experience
Generic lab skills won't set you apart. Name the specific equipment you've operated, whether bioreactors, HPLC systems, lyophilizers, or filling lines, and note the scale. Hiring managers scan for exact instrument names when screening production scientist resumes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory environment
A production scientist role at an FDA-regulated biologics facility demands different preparation than one at a food manufacturer operating under FSMA. Filter your search by industry and read the regulatory citations in each posting to confirm your compliance background matches before applying.
Prepare a process improvement example for interviews
Interviewers for production scientist roles consistently ask for a time you identified a yield loss or cycle-time inefficiency and fixed it. Prepare a concise example that names the metric affected, the root cause you found, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate start date around validation cycles
Production scientists often join mid-campaign or during a scheduled validation run. When you receive an offer, ask about upcoming qualification activities so you can negotiate a start date that lets you contribute immediately rather than waiting on the sidelines for the next campaign to open.
Production Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production scientists?
The most active employers for production scientists right now are MilliporeSigma, KCAS BIO, and Helix Biostructures, and the most openings are in Missouri, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturers running multiple product lines.
How many production scientist jobs are remote?
About 0% of production scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include data analysis, documentation review, and regulatory writing, while roles tied directly to equipment operation and batch manufacturing are almost always on-site.
How do you become a production scientist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science or chemistry discipline, as most entry-level production scientist roles require one. Build hands-on lab experience through internships, co-ops, or academic research focused on analytical techniques or bioprocessing. Develop familiarity with GMP documentation practices, since employers expect new hires to write and follow SOPs from the outset. A master's degree or industry certifications in quality systems can accelerate your path to senior roles.
Can you get a production scientist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level production scientist roles exist, but you'll need to show hands-on lab work in some form. Employers will accept academic research, co-op placements, or even extensive undergraduate lab coursework if your documentation skills and instrument experience are clearly described. Focus your applications on companies with formal associate or junior scientist programs, which are structured to bring newer candidates up to production standards.
What does the production scientist interview process look like?
Most production scientist interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with a recruiter focused on your background and availability. A technical interview follows, where a hiring manager or scientist will ask about specific equipment, analytical methods, and GMP documentation experience. Final rounds often include a panel interview covering behavioral questions and a scenario where you walk through how you'd handle a deviation or out-of-specification result.
Where can I find and apply to production scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to production scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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