Scientist II-Chemistry

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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. 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.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Scientist II – Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry for Cytiva is responsible for the optimization and scale up of processes related to membrane chromatography applications.

This position is part of the Bioprocess CTO organization located in Cytiva Pensacola and will be an on-site position. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery

What you will do:

• Focus on testing, process optimization, and data analysis of new membrane technologies for current and future applications.
• Performance evaluation of new membrane technologies, process optimization and scale up.
• Perform chemical reactions of small molecules and polymerizations under minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate, organized data and detailed description of experiments in both, electronic and physical notebooks, being capable of clearly communicating data and observations orally and through presentation
• Collaborate with other teams on development, manufacturing, applications, and technology transfer.

Who you are:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials (Membrane) Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry.
• Detailed oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone with good to strong knowledge of analytical techniques for characterization of organic molecules and polymers.
• Someone with additional lab work experience in the form of internships, co-ops, or similar.
• A reliable team player that is also able to work alone efficiently when needed.
• A smart science-oriented fellow that backs up their talent with hard work!

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel for up to 10%

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

• Membrane testing (mechanical, flow, morphology and functional performance).
• Surface chemistry.
• Membrane modification.
• Membrane coating.
• Data analysis and good communication

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.

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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