R&D Engineering Technician

Cytiva; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to support production and testing of new filtration products at the Westborough, MA site. You will assist with product designs, scale-up, and optimization under the Filtration R&D New Product Development Team.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration, and continuous improvement within Danaher’s system. On-site position with travel expectations up to 5% and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Engineering Technician experience in product or process development, or 2+ years in filtration manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork and exceptional self-motivation.
• Able to independently resolve general issues with minimal reliance on others.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical expertise to the new product development team to fabricate and test advanced filtration products.
• Test new products in lab environments, including characterization, failure mode analysis, and protein testing of filtration devices.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and order supplies/instruments for team projects.

Skills

Engineering Technician experience

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma, GED, or higher

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 R&D Engineering Technician is responsible for developing methods to support the production and testing of new products. This role provides technical support for new product designs and processes, assists with product scale‑up, and contributes to design and product optimization.

This position reports to the Senior R&D Manager and is part of the Filtration R&D New Product Development Team located in Westborough, MA, and will be an on‑site role.

What You Will Do

• Achieve R&D objectives by contributing technical expertise to the new product development team, driving successful fabrication and testing of advanced filtration products.
• Testing new products in lab environments to include characterizing, integrity testing (including failure mode analysis), and protein testing of various filtration devices.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, order supplies and instruments as needed for team/projects.

Who You Are

• 1+ year of Engineering Technician experience in product or process development, or 2+ years in filtration manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork and exceptional self-motivation, consistently demonstrating perseverance and a data‑driven approach.
• Able to independently resolve general issues with minimal reliance on others.
• High School diploma, GED, or higher

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 5% - domestic and international overnight.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25lbs.

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

• Testing of filtration devices in lab or MFG environments.
• 3+ years of Engineering Technician experience in product or process development, or 5+ years in filtration manufacturing).

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

The hourly range for this role is $32.70 to $34.62; 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. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) 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.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].