R&D Scientist

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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

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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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The R&D Scientist is responsible for executing research projects within the Magnetic Beads Research team, including experimental design, data analysis, and data interpretation. The scientist will work with cross-disciplinary teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

This position reports to the Team Leader of Magnetic Beads Research and is part of the Diagnostics & Genomics research and development team located in Cardiff, UK and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

• Design and execute experiments primarily for magnetic bead research, including experiments for concept design, program execution, product characterization and product analysis for use in customer assay applications.
• Provide laboratory support for the transition of projects from research to development, manufacture, and product launch, as well as post launch activities such as customer issues and support.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, draw conclusions to guide future experiments, and maintain detailed experimental records in a laboratory notebook.
• Work with the cross-disciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. 
• Collaborate to develop new research ideas and opportunities

Who you are:

• BSc or higher degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in magnetic bead research, including synthesis, characterization, and application development.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to multitask, work collaboratively and succeed in a team environment
• Proven interpersonal, documentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.

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

• Experience in product development and commercialization of magnetic bead-based technologies.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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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