SMS Senior Technician-Final Test

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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.

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The SMS Senior Technician--Final Test for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for independently executing work related to the alignment, calibration, and performance testing of optical and electromechanical instruments of varying 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 reports to the Manager of Production Operations and is part of the SMS Test Team located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assemble, align, and test optical/electro-mechanical instruments; troubleshoot to component level, escalate issues, and complete orders on time.

• Identify and resolve quality issues, recommend improvements, support root cause analysis, and contribute to lean manufacturing using DBS tools.

• Report daily activities, update standard work instructions, and demonstrate strong decision-making, teamwork, and customer focus.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum Education: AA Degree

• 3+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment (medical device experience preferred)

• Demonstrated experience in executing test procedures 

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel by air up to 75% to Miami, FL facility for ongoing training and support in the first year of employment. The timeline is subject to change based on business needs.

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

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

• 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 range for this role is $32-$38 USD. 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 a 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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