Scientist or Senior Research Engineer Viral Vector Applications

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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.
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.
We are looking for a Scientist or Senior Research Engineer with experience of mRNA with focus on purification, and analysis to join the Viral Vector applications section in the Start-to-Finish department at R&D in Uppsala. The section is focusing on purification and analysis of different viral vectors, plasmids and mRNA in projects with close collaborations with the customers.
What you’ll do
As a Scientist/Senior Research Engineer you will be a member of a team performing and coordinating research activities within different projects in R&D from early-stage problem statement to NPI projects, product care and market support, always with the customer in focus.
This role is focused on conducting independent scientific work in projects related to mRNA, especially purification and analysis.
This also includes being involved in method development and method transfer/training within R&D, maintaining instrumentation and infrastructure, creating standard operating procedures.



Who you are
You have a PhD or MSc with similar long experience working within molecular biology, cell biology, RNA biology biochemistry or protein purification of mRNA molecules.
You have worked extensively with protein purification and analysis, e.g. PCR, SDS page and HPLC.
Additional experience of Cytivas product lines, e.g. ÄKTA, Biacore and chromatography resins are considered a merit.
Interaction and communication with colleagues in this role are key and you should enjoy working in a flexible environment and have demonstrated abilities to work in a collaborative and customer focused environment.
Strong presentation and communications skills as well as advanced English and Swedish skills (oral and writing) are also required.



Selection and interviews will happen continuously.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 68,000 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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