Production Scientist I (Blood Virus)

Job description

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 Production Scientist I (Blood Virus) position is responsible for manufacture and testing of Blood Virus (BV) Reagent kits as we deliver new assays for our business. This position reports to BV Manager and is part of the Production Operations department located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan Mills, Co. Clare and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Play a key role in the manufacture of Blood Virus Reagent Kits that support important diagnostic testing worldwide. Investigate product and process issues, helping to identify root causes and drive effective solutions that maintain the highest quality standards. Perform in-process testing and quality checks, ensuring products consistently meet specifications and regulatory requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, efficiency and team performance. Develop your technical expertise while working with specialised manufacturing processes, equipment and testing methods. Help shape and improve standard operating procedures and work instructions, ensuring they reflect best practice and operational excellence. Operate, calibrate and maintain production equipment to support reliable and compliant manufacturing operations. Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality products that make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelors Degree in a Science discipline with 2+ years experience in a technical field (science or engineering) and/or Compliance (Complaints, Quality or Regulatory) Physical/Environment Requirements: This is an active, hands-on role that requires standing and moving throughout the workday. You'll work across manufacturing, laboratory and office environments, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the production process. The role involves working in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing areas, where adherence to PPE requirements and contamination control standards is essential. You'll follow established processes and procedures while monitoring equipment performance and responding to routine operational issues. Attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality and compliance are critical to success in this role. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or diagnostics environment. Knowledge of GMP, GDP or quality system requirements. Experience operating, troubleshooting or maintaining manufacturing or laboratory equipment. Experience performing investigations, root cause analysis or problem-solving activities. 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. 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.