Analytical Development Co-op

Cytiva; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking an Analytical Development Co-op to contribute to routine testing and documentation in support of RNA Lipid Nanoparticles projects at the Nanomedicines Center in Vancouver, BC. This on-site role offers hands-on laboratory experience within a Biopharmaceutical Operations setting.

You will work under the Senior Manager of Analytical Development and collaborate with a team focused on quality control, data integrity, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in a university program relevant to analytical chemistry or life sciences.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with analytical or bioassay techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products relating to RNA Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) using HPLC, LC‑MS, or other established analytical methods.
• Accurately document laboratory activities and analytical test results in compliance with GMP requirements, data integrity principles, and internal procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, laboratory summaries, and presentations to communicate analytical findings.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration activities, reagent and buffer preparation, inventory management, and ordering of laboratory supplies.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical techniques

GMP awareness

Education

University program in Analytical Chemistry / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Biotechnology / Chemical and Biological Engineering

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

Gel electrophoresis

Chromatography

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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 Analytical Development Co‑op will be responsible for routine testing of samples, execution of analytical assays in accordance with approved procedures, maintenance of accurate laboratory documentation, and timely reporting of test results to both internal and external partners.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Analytical Development (AD) and is part of the BioPharmaceutical Operations group located at the Nanomedicines Center in Vancouver, BC and will be an on‑site role.

What You Will Do

• Perform Quality Control testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products relating to RNA Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) using HPLC, LC‑MS, or other established analytical methods.
• Accurately document laboratory activities and analytical test results in compliance with GMP requirements, data integrity principles, and internal procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, laboratory summaries, and presentations to communicate analytical findings.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration activities, reagent and buffer preparation, inventory management, and ordering of laboratory supplies.

Who You Are

• A student of an University Program in Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical and Biological Engineering, or relevant disciplines with hands‑on experience in the laboratory.
• General knowledge of analytical or bioassay techniques.
• Experience with standard analytical and/or molecular biology techniques such as chromatography, gel electrophoresis, etc., is an asset.

The annual salary range for this role is $40K-$50K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

At Danaher, 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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