Lead Scientist

Danaher Corporation; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, in Logan, Utah, is seeking a Lead Scientist to drive technically rigorous development of cell culture media and high-throughput workflows, translating customer needs into robust products.

You will lead projects from concept to scale-up, design experiments in shake flasks and bioreactors, and collaborate with Product, Manufacturing, QC, Regulatory and others to manage risk and deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a Master’s with 6+ years; or a PhD with 2+ years.
• Hands‑on experience developing mammalian cell culture media, including formulation, preparation, screening, and performance evaluation using shake‑flask and/or bioreactor models.
• Hands‑on experience with perfusion cell culture at any scale, including experimental design, operation, sampling, data analysis, and interpretation of process performance.
• Proficiency in high‑throughput experimentation and assay development for reliable formulation/process decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex datasets using statistics or DOE, and communicate conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cell culture media development programs from concept through formulation optimization, scale-up, tech transfer, and commercialization.
• Design, execute, and interpret cell culture experiments using shake flasks, HTS systems, and bioreactors; apply experimental design and data visualization to inform decisions.
• Develop and optimize media and process strategies for mammalian culture, including perfusion processes at lab, pilot, or manufacturing-relevant scale.
• Serve as technical lead on cross-functional teams, partnering with Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and others to manage risk and deliver outcomes.
• Independently identify and solve complex technical problems; document work and present conclusions.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture development

Perfusion cell culture

High-throughput experimentation

Design of experiments

Independent data analysis and reports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemical/bichemical engineering or related

Master’s degree in related field

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Ambr automated bioreactors

High-throughput screening platforms

Bioreactor scale-up/tech transfer

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. By harnessing the Danaher Business System of continuous improvement, you will help turn ideas into impact and innovate at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our 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 who 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 Lead Scientist is responsible for leading technically rigorous development of cell culture media and associated high‑throughput workflows. This role will design and execute studies spanning formulation, shake‑flask and bioreactor systems, with particular emphasis on perfusion applications, to translate customer and business needs into robust, manufacturable products.

This position reports to the Sr Scientist and is part of the Cell Culture Product Innovation team located in Logan Utah and will be an on‑site role.

What you will do:

• Lead cell culture media development programs from concept and feasibility through formulation optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization, as applicable.
• Design, execute, and interpret cell culture experiments using shake flasks, high‑throughput systems, and bioreactors; apply sound experimental design, statistical analysis, and data visualization to reach clear technical decisions.
• Develop and optimize media and process strategies for mammalian cell culture, including perfusion processes at laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing‑relevant scale.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross‑functional project teams, partnering with Product and Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory, Analytical, and other stakeholders to manage technical risk and deliver project outcomes.
• Independently identify and solve complex technical problems, document work in protocols and technical reports, present conclusions and recommendations, and share relevant technical knowledge and best practices.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 6+ years; or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience developing mammalian cell culture media, including formulation, preparation, screening, and performance evaluation using shake‑flask and/or bioreactor models.
• Hands‑on experience with perfusion cell culture at any scale, including experimental design, operation, sampling, data analysis, and interpretation of process performance.
• Proficiency in high‑throughput experimentation and assay development, including development or qualification of methods that enable reliable formulation or process decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex datasets using statistical methods or Design of Experiments, and communicate conclusions in technical reports and presentations.

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

• Perfusion capable ambr250 HT, ambr250 modular, ambr15, or other automated microbioreactor systems, including study setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Leading cross‑functional scientific or product development projects from concept through commercialization, including scale‑up or technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Cell retention technologies, intensified cell culture, single‑use bioreactors, process characterization, Quality by Design, or technology transfer into a regulated manufacturing environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to work on‑site in a laboratory environment in Logan, Utah.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it is a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

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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