Development Scientist I at Danaher

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.

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The Development Scientist I is responsible for developing and optimizing new product methods, designs, and processes that directly support the successful introduction and long‑term performance of our diagnostic assays and systems. You will generate high‑quality experimental data, uphold technical standards, and train new scientists on critical laboratory systems, strengthening the department’s operational capability and ensuring consistent excellence across all development activities.

This position reports to the Manager Development Science and is part of the Research & Development Department located in Co. Clare and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop methods, designs, and processes for new products
• Develop production procedures and product/process specifications
• Execute laboratory work following standard practices and procedures
• Report experimental results and generate quality documentation
• Support departmental operations through training and quality assurance
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Participate in the analysis, design and development of system applications
• Participate in process improvement projects
• Report status of experiments to supervisor/team, present data
• Write experimental protocols and reports
• Train new Development Scientists on Instrument set up/maintenance and department processes
• Provide quality assurance for adherence to technical standards

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education – bachelor’s degree (Level 8)
• Experience – 0 to 2 years
• Foundational scientific knowledge - basic knowledge of theory, principles, practices and procedures in a professional field
• Ability to follow standard laboratory practices in analyzing situations or data

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

• Knowledge of industry standards
• Knowledge of AU assays/systems
• Early exposure to process improvement initiatives
• Ability to write quality documentation

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.

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.

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