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Danaher Corporation Associate Technician Production Operation in Chaska, Minnesota

Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. W e’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges .

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.

This position is part of the Hardware Manufacturing Team located in Chaska, MN and will be on-site fulltime . At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Falcon Test 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.

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.

    Days: Monday – Thursday / Overtime on Fridays as needed

    Hours: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am

    Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for prolonged period of time .

  • The associate is frequently required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist.

  • Using proper lifting techniques to lift up to 30 lbs.

  • Associate must have good hand dexterity.

    Working Conditions:

  • Our facilities are a heated, air-conditioned, and humidity-controlled production floor and/or clean room environment.

  • Our buildings are modern, with employee accessible Wi-Fi, dedicated break, quiet, and collaborative spaces, and an on-campus cafeteria.

    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.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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