Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' mission is to empower those seeking answers to life's most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you'll help drive our vision of accelerating answers-and our commitment to excellence.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our product development team in San Jose for the summer of 2025. This team designs and builds applications for a liquid handling instrument for medical research and laboratory work. Interns will enjoy working on a project that matches their area of interest while collaborating closely with talented and experienced engineers. The results of your work will contribute directly to our products or processes, providing improvements to health and medicine around the globe.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Work on a project under the direction of a mentor and in collaboration with other highly talented software engineers.

• Document your findings and present your work to the entire team at the end of the summer.

• Work cross functionally with Product Management, Software Development and Customers to prototype user interfaces based on voice of customer

• Participate as a software developer on an Agile team by attending daily management meetings, completing sprint backlog items and demonstrating completed items in sprint completion demos.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute ideas for improvements

The required qualifications for the job include:

• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, JavaScript or others.

• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, Github).

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with Visual Studio as an Integrated Development Environment

• Understanding of JSON, CSV, XML and other data formats

• Familiarity of Python libraries such as Tkinter, NumPy and Pandas

• Familiarity of Windows UI libraries such as WPF, WinUI, Blazor or WinForms

• Experience with software testing methodologies and tools

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

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and domains.

• Outstanding documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Interest or experience in the life sciences domain

The hourly range for this role is $30.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges. Ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.