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Danaher Corporation R&D Engineer I in Westborough, Massachusetts

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 Engineer / Scientist I for Cytiva is responsible for performing experiments to test prototypes and to identify and confirm performance of our products. This will include analyzing and interpreting data and preparing publications.

This position is part of the Applications R&D department located in Westborough MA and will be on-site. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do: You will be part of a dynamic applications-driven R&D team:

  • Performing experiments and generating data to support our current products and customers

  • Screening prototypes for new product development, identifying the best outcomes for future innovation

  • Exploring chromatography for process intensification and continuous bioprocessing

Who you are:

  • Early career, or recent graduate looking to begin your career in bioprocessing

  • Ready to work as a team to develop and execute complex scientific experiments

  • Have an interest in hypotheses led science, the ability to make things work and the desire for continuous improvement

  • Eager to learn and develop new skills across scientific disciplines

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: role

  • Ability to travel occasionally to customers, conferences and internal meetings. 10% travel, overnight

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 20lb

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

  • Chromatography and ideally some experience of AKTA chromatography systems

  • Knowledge of Affinity, IEX, HIC chromatography is a plus

  • Statistical analysis, ideally with some experience of design of experiments (DOE)

  • Familiarity with Minitab software is a plus

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.

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