Graduate Filtration R&D Engineer - Life Sciences Impact

Danaher Corporation; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, invites recent graduates to join a 12-month Graduate R&D Engineer/Scientist programme in Portsmouth. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on filtration development projects that impact global healthcare, with structured technical and professional training.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in real filtration projects, from concept through validation and manufacturing implementation, in a highly regulated life sciences setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/science (BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc) completed within the last 12 months or by programme start.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of next-generation filtration products and technologies by applying science and engineering principles.
• Design, execute and analyse laboratory experiments and engineering investigations; contribute to testing and continuous improvement; collect and interpret data for technical decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in engineering/science

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, invites recent graduates to join a 12-month Graduate R&D Engineer/Scientist programme in Portsmouth. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on filtration development projects that impact global healthcare, with structured technical and professional training.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in real filtration projects, from concept through validation and manufacturing implementation, in a highly regulated life sciences setting.