Senior Manufacturing Scientist, IA (Diagnostics)

Location: On-site in O'Callaghan's Mill, County Clare, Ireland

Company

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is a hirify.global operating company developing clinical diagnostic solutions for hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, and physician offices worldwide.

What you will do

• Serve as the Blood Virus product subject matter expert for manufacturing and testing operations.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure high-quality products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead validation, process scale-up, continuous improvement, and new product or process introduction activities.
• Lead technical investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop training programmes and coach colleagues on manufacturing processes, problem-solving methods, and quality requirements.
• Improve processes, documentation, operational performance, and cross-functional flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and GMP requirements, including experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Technical expertise in Blood Virus, Immunoassay, manufacturing processes, or related technologies.
• Experience leading technical investigations, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, training, and relationship-building skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in Blood Virus, Immunoassay, or other in vitro diagnostic manufacturing environments.
• Technical or project leadership experience in production or operations.
• Experience with new product introduction, process transfers, or manufacturing scale-up.
• Statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, or Lean manufacturing tools.
• Experience developing training programmes and supporting regulatory inspections or customer audits.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment under site safety and quality requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment and follow environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Perform hands-on production or testing activities, including standing and walking for extended periods.
• Support manufacturing activities across multiple work areas and occasionally move materials or equipment.
• Access healthcare and paid time-off benefit programmes.