Senior Research Engineer

Cytiva; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Sweden seeks a skilled chemist to join the R&D team, focusing on surface/polymer/organic/material chemistry and chromatography resin development. You will plan tasks, perform characterization, and report results to advance projects.

The ideal candidate has a BSc/MSc in chemistry or related field, 5+ years of lab experience in life sciences, and fluent Swedish and English communication. Collaborative problem solving is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BSc./MSc. in chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years in a similar R&D role in life sciences.
• Laboratory experience in organic or polymer chemistry.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work within surface/polymer/organic/material chemistry.
• Provide technical expertise for chromatography resins and related projects.
• Contribute to science projects and product development.
• Conduct primary characterization of materials.
• Independently plan and execute tasks to meet project objectives.
• Document and report results, orally and in writing.

Skills

English fluency

Swedish fluency

Lab experience

Education

BSc./MSc. in chemistry or related field

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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

What You Will Do

• Perform experimental work within the area of surface/polymer/organic/material chemistry.
• Provide technical expertise within the areas of chromatography resins. Solve technical problems, supporting both Research and Development projects.
• Work in science projects as well as product development.
• Perform primary characterization.
• Independently plan and accomplish given tasks from Project Manager or Section Manager, to reach given project objectives.
• Document and report results, both orally and written.

Who You Are

• BSc. / MSc., or equal experience in chemistry, chemical engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of work experience from a similar R&D role, preferably in the life sciences industry.
• Documented laboratory experience, preferably with an organic or polymer chemistry focus.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and oral communication.

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Have

• Experience of work with polysaccharides and/or synthetic polymers
• Experience from development of chromatography resins
• Practical experience working with the conjugation proteins to polymers or polysaccharides.
• Good understanding of EHS requirements.

The ideal candidate is a structured and organized team player with a strong delivery focus and excellent interpersonal skills. To be successful in this role, the candidate should thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of their tasks, and communicate effectively across functions to ensure successful outcomes.

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.