Be part of something altogether life-changing! Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.The Scientist II for Cytiva is responsible for the research & development efforts in designing, developing and characterization of membranes for Life Science Applications. This position is part of the Filtration R&D located in central Massachusetts and will be on-site. Our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.What you'll do:
Contribute to research & design of new generation hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes.
With minimal supervision characterize hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes.
Contribute to development of test methods to characterize Cytiva membranes.
Participate in cross-functional teams on new product development, sustainability and problem-solving efforts.
Participate in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and quality gaps, providing solutions when possible.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, or polymer science; Ph.D. or MS will be considered.
5+ years industrial experience; MS 1+ year industrial experience; Ph.D. recent graduates will be considered.
Understanding of polymer chemistry, material science, and membrane science.
Problem-solving attitude and basic data analysis skills.
Proven interpersonal, documentation and communication skills.
It would be a plus if you also had previous experience with:
Experience in science of polymeric membranes.
Previous exposure to characterization of membranes with respect to separation characteristics, pore size, both in direct and/or tangential flow applications.
Understanding of structure vs function in general for membrane design and application, especially in biological separations.
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.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
