Assay Development Intern – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in clinical diagnostics and part of Danaher Corporation, is hiring an Assay Development Intern in Chaska, Minnesota. This full-time on-site internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in immunoassay development, laboratory operations, and R&D innovation within the biotechnology and diagnostics industry. Apply for Biochemistry Job at Beckman Coulter Careers. Join this Biological Science Job offers unique opportunity to gain R&D innovation.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Assay Development Intern
- Location: Chaska, Minnesota, United States
- Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
- Requisition ID: R1294677
- Pay Rate: $30 per hour
- Reporting To: Supervisor of Development Science
- Department: Immunoassay Research and Development Team
Biochemistry Job Summary:
The Assay Development Intern is responsible for participating in a team performing general laboratory operations, supporting tasks such as material inventory and general laboratory maintenance. The R&D Summer Intern will work directly with a group of scientists doing a variety of tasks related to the development of fully-automated immunoassays on Beckman Coulter’s instruments and will have the opportunity to learn real world applications of the R&D design process by completing assignments requiring independent thinking and basic analysis; in addition to documentation of studies performed. This position reports to the Supervisor of Development Science and is part of the Immunoassay Research and Development team located in Chaska, MN and will be an on-site role.
About the Company:
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, has been transforming clinical diagnostics for over 90 years. Every hour, more than one million tests are performed globally on Beckman Coulter systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients annually. The company’s mission is to advance healthcare efficiency, clinical confidence, and patient outcomes through innovation and reliable diagnostics solutions. Beckman Coulter’s culture thrives on belonging, collaboration, and continuous improvement through the Danaher Business System (DBS).
Educational Requirements for Biochemistry Job:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of laboratory experience (academic experience acceptable).
Key Responsibilities of this Biochemistry Job:
- In this Biological Sciences Job, you should support general laboratory operations, including material inventory and maintenance.
- Work with scientists on developing fully automated immunoassays for Beckman Coulter instruments.
- Conduct experiments, perform data documentation, and assist in R&D tasks.
- Complete assignments that encourage independent analysis and problem-solving.
- Present the internship project findings at the end of the program.
- Learn and apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) fundamentals.
Skills Required for the Biochemistry Job:
- Understanding of good laboratory practices and scientific methods.
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments (preferred).
How to Apply for this Biochemistry Job?
Interested candidates can explore opportunities and submit applications via the Danaher Careers Portal. Visit the Beckman Coulter Careers job page for detailed application instructions and eligibility.
