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 Chemistry and Raw Materials team at Cytiva is responsible for monitoring and characterizing raw materials used in cell culture media. We are a cross functional team that provides technical support for Cytiva quality teams, MSAT, product engineering, R&D, sourcing, planning, and product management. We also regularly present at conferences and develop material for Cytiva commercial teams.

A Lead Scientist in the Chemistry and Raw Materials team will further the raw material characterization of materials used in cell culture media. They will maintain analytical instruments and develop methods for analyzing the critical quality attributes of raw materials. They will also be responsible for training and mentoring other scientists.

What you’ll do:

Develop methods for and perform analytical testing on raw materials

Apply scientific understanding to plan and execute investigations of raw material questions or problems

Provide raw material technical support for other teams within Cytiva

Prepare and present both oral and written presentations for internal and external audiences

Who you are:

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field; or MS in a related field with 2+ years of experience in industry; or BS in a related field with 4+ years of experience in industry

Experience using equipment like HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS, etc.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

It would be a plus if you also had:

Experience analyzing large data sets using coding (Python, R, etc.) and bioinformatic tools

Experience using analytical instrument software (Empower, Masshunter, etc.)

Experience using an LC-MS/QTOF

Knowledge of good manufacturing processes

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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. 

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