Senior Technician

Danaher; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technician to drive innovation in lipid nanoparticle formulations. This role involves executing laboratory experiments, developing and characterizing LNPs, and collaborating with a dedicated R&D team. You will play a vital role in transforming human health by supporting the development of life-saving therapies. Join a culture that values your unique perspective and fosters professional growth while working on meaningful challenges. If you're passionate about making a real difference in life sciences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in developing LNP formulations and characterizations is critical.
• Proficiency with biological assays for lipid nanoparticles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Formulate lipid nanoparticles for in-vitro and in-vivo testing.
• Perform and troubleshoot LNP characterization assays.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for team meetings.

Skills

Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation

DLS Assays

Zeta-Potential Analysis

ELISA

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc or Technical Diploma in Chemistry

Relevant Background in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

RiboGreen Assay

PicoGreen Assay

Gel Electrophoresis

Job description

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Technician is responsible for execution of experiments in the laboratory to prepare lipid nanoparticle formulations, performing LNP characterization assays and assisting lab management activities.

This position reports to the Sr Manager, Delivery and is part of the R&D team located in Vancouver, BC and will be an on-site lab-based role.

What you'll do:

1. Routinely formulate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids that meet specifications for in-vitro and in-vivo testing, and support LNP manufacturing processes at small and large scales. Works independently after planning with technical leader/project manager/supervisor.

2. Perform, analyze and troubleshoot LNP characterization assays such as DLS, zeta-potential, RiboGreenTM, TNS etc. Perform fluorescence/colorimetric and ELISA based assays. Develops and executes protocols.

3. Analyze data, prepare reports, present the major findings/summary in team meetings, participate in trouble shooting, technical reviews and report on project status. Utilize information and insights gathered to plan activities within their domain with frequent alignments with the technical team.

Who you are:

1. BSc or technical diploma with relevant background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical sciences or a relevant field.

2. Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in developing LNP formulations and characterizations/assays (DLS, zeta-potential, RiboGreenTM assay, PicoGreenTM assay, gel electrophoresis, ELISA) is critical. Proficiency with biological assays critical for identifying key characteristics or properties of lipid nanoparticles. Independent, organized, detailed-oriented with ability to multi-task and succeed in team environment.

3. Independent, organized, detailed-oriented with ability to multi-task and succeed in team environment.

The salary range for this role is $70K-$90K 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.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and RPP to eligible employees.

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.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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