Sr. Engineer/Scientist, Filtration R&D

Cytivalifesciences; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Engineer/Scientist to lead bioprocess development in purification technologies. This role focuses on filtration technologies and involves collaboration across diverse teams to innovate solutions for life sciences. Candidates should possess a strong background in downstream processing and bioprocess separations, with a commitment to improving human health through innovative technologies. Join a culture that values diversity and fosters continuous improvement, and make a real impact in the biotechnology field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in downstream processing with a focus on filtration.
• Strong understanding of bioprocess separations fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioprocess scientist/engineer for developing new downstream technologies.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to analyze experimental data.

Skills

Bioprocess Development

Filtration Technologies

Experimental Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree in Biological Science

Ph.D. in Chemical Science

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 Sr. Engineer/Scientist is responsible for bioprocess development of new purification technologies for biologics, with a focus on filtration technologies (e.g. depth filtration, membrane filtration, tangential flow filtration, virus filtration, harvest).

This position reports to the Sr. R&D manager and is part of the Filtration R&D department located in Westborough/Marlborough MA and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Be the lead bioprocess scientist/engineer aimed at developing new downstream technologies, or developing innovative approaches to use existing technologies.
• Work will include collaborating in cross functional teams to design, execute, and analyze experimental data.
• Work will span a broad range of therapeutic modalities including monoclonal antibodies, other recombinant proteins, cell and gene therapy, and nucleic acids.
• The job requires a strong understanding of bioprocess separations fundamentals, strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in diverse team settings, strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in parallel, and a creative mind eager to solve today’s biggest industry challenges.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering or similar biological or chemical science or engineering field.
• Relevant 7+ years (B.S.) or 5+ years (M.S.) or 2+ years (Ph.D.) of industrial and/or research experience in downstream processing. Filtration experience preferred.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel meeting with customers and presenting at scientific conferences.

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

• Filtration process development for biologics

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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