Materials Scientist

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.
Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
What You'll Do
As a Materials Scientist, you will have the overall responsibility for chemical compatibility and chemical resistance of polymeric materials used in biomanufacturing equipment. The responsibility includes setting up test strategies and test methods in line with business needs and customer expectations. The materials scientist will be involved in development projects from early phase material selection to finalization of documentation to customers at product launch. In addition, the materials scientist will be supporting customers post launch regarding chemical compatibility of Cytiva equipment.
Who you are
Materials scientist with at least five years industry experience.
Master’s degree in polymer chemistry or equivalent.
Good knowledge in polymeric and elastomeric materials such as polyolefins, polycarbonate, polyamides, thermoplastic elastomers, and silicones.
Experience in polymeric materials from the biomanufacturing or medical device field is desired but equivalent experience could also have been gained from other fields. Experience in molding is meriting.
Self motivated, structured, and supportive with networking skills.
Ability to set and drive overall strategies as well as to go deep into details.
English as working language oral and written. Swedish skills are desirable.

Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.
Our business is growing quickly and we hire across the board. Interview and selection will happen continuously and an opening can be filled before last day of application, January 4th. For questions please contact hiring manager Sara Ullsten, sara.ullsten@cytiva.com.
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Cytiva is a 3.5 billion USD global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to help us improve access to life-changing therapies that transform human health. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.


As part of the Danaher family of companies, our work at Cytiva is supported by a global science and technology innovator. In addition to Danaher’s unrivaled leadership training and professional development programs, our relationship also provides expanded career opportunities across industries and brands. Together, we are united by a shared purpose: Helping Realize Life’s Potential.

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