QC Scientist

Be part of something altogether life-changing

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What you'll do

The Scientist, Quality Control position will work cross functionally with manufacturing, product engineering, R&D, MSAT, RRP, Quality Assurance and the customer to implement new test methods and processes within Quality Control to successfully test new and existing products, perform routine quality testing, and support manufacturing and quality investigations.

• Utilize knowledge of chemistry, biology, manufacturing, and quality to implement testing, sampling and inspection procedures on raw materials, equipment, in-process materials, and/or finished products to ensure that product specifications, company and regulatory requirements are met.
• Help validate and/or verify quality testing methodology to ensure first time success with raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare and present written and oral presentations for new or existing quality testing methodology and applications both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, MSAT, QA, QE to implement process changes and improvements to ensure first time success for each testing methodology.
• May monitor and execute on-site equipment maintenance, repair and calibration.
• Investigates and troubleshoots functionality and performance problems. Recommends corrective action when appropriate.

Who you are

• Self-driven and curious about learning new analytical methods and procedures.
• Preferred Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 3+ years' experience in a regulated QC and/or academic laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience with analytical chemistry and biochemical analytical techniques.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and work interdepartmentally. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed and customer focused environment
• Demonstrated understanding or aptitude to understand continuous quality/process improvement tools (5S, SPC, Kaizen, root cause analysis tools, etc.)
• Maintains a positive attitude, is self-motivated, and works well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with ICPMS trace metal analytical testing or chemistry background strongly preferred.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

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