Senior Manufacturing Scientist
The Senior Manufacturing Scientist is responsible for identifying, investigating, and resolving complex technical issues associated with current products while qualifying enhancements to existing products. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust, compliant manufacturing processes and supporting both existing products and new product introductions.
The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams and supports both ongoing manufacturing operations and strategic technical initiatives.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically challenging, and highly collaborative environment—with opportunities to lead complex scientific initiatives—this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a world-class manufacturing organization.
This position reports to the Senior Manager Manufacturing Scientist and is part of the Manufacturing Technical Operations Department located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead complex technical projects including product and site transfers, failure investigations/root cause analysis, and design changes and product enhancements.
- Support validation activities related to: Process improvements, process characterization and optimization, and transfer of new products from development into commercial manufacturing.
- Apply rigorous scientific problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical issues, utilizing structured investigation, hypothesis testing, and data-driven decision-making.
- Provide day-to-day manufacturing support, offering scientific and technical expertise to maintain robust manufacturing processes, investigate manufacturing failures and excursions, and ensure processes perform consistently within defined specifications and parameters.
- Design and execute experiments using advanced Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience OR PhD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data, influence decisions, and constructively debate technical topics.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel as needed for projects- 10% travel
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Industrial experience within a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology).
- Hands-on technical experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), Statistical analysis and data interpretation
- Biological or chemical product/process optimization
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 .
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