Associate Technician Production Operations

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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 Associate Technician Production Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for independently executing work regarding alignment, calibration, and performance testing of reagent instruments with varied complexity according to operational plans and customer demand. We operate using Daily Management principles, providing immediate guidance and feedback to our associates, and focusing on daily, monthly, and quarterly objectives. Our work delivers both instruments and reagents to customers in hospital and laboratory environments, supporting patient health. 

You will be a part of the DXI9000Test Team and report to the Production Supervisor 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. If you thrive in a team-oriented, goal focused environment role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on. 

This position reports to the Production supervisor and is part of the DXI9000 testing department located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Apply basic analytical skills or problem solving to perform daily tasks, troubleshoot issues and escalate as necessary. 

• Identify and recommend quality improvements. Learn and participate in the company's lean manufacturing principles. 

• We value associates with solid decision making and priority setting skills, and who are going to thrive in a diverse environment where individual contribution and team effort are equally important.  Trust, cooperation, and flexibility are key success factors, along with a focus on supporting our end customer. 

The essential requirements of the job include:  

• AA Degree with 0-1 years of experience 

• Ability to read, follow, and train to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work order information, and other written and verbal specifications (in English) in the manufacturing process with emphasis on quality, and train new team members as needed. 

• Ability to assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements by completing appropriate paperwork, maintaining accurate records of production and reporting status of work (in English). 

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

• Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g., FDA, ISO) 

• Technical AA Degree or Higher 

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and the basic Windows operating system. 

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 wage for this role is $25.62 This is the wage that we in good faith believe is the compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This wage 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.