Senior 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.
We are currently looking for a senior scientist to the section for Analytical Technologies within the Resin & Ligand Design department at Cytiva R&D in Uppsala, Sweden. The mission of the section is to support the department and other parts of the company with expertise and technologies regarding analysis of resins, product intermediates, raw material and other substances related to the production of the chromatographic process from start to finish.
What You'll Do
This position is focused on GC, GC-MS, LC and LC-MS. The main task will be to perform analytical experiments and method development of qualitative and quantitative methods for e.g. solvents, reagent residues and by-products and also method validation, sometimes including transfer to QC, using the above-mentioned techniques.
In this role you will perform assignments analysis for other departments within the company and take part in projects for new products. This includes planning, performing, analyzing and reporting the studies. Reporting includes technical reports and presentations.
You will also supervise colleagues in analytical method development and other experimental work, follow the scientific area, implement, and develop new separation techniques (or methods) to improve the analytical capability for small substances that can be identified in our products. You will also be responsible for maintenance and service of instruments that are used.
Who you are
PhD in analytical chemistry with a focus on GC, GC-MS and/or LC and LC-MS
Advanced experience from practical laboratory work
More than 10 years of experience of industrial development/R&D or scientific recognition
Experience of method development according to ICH guidelines and good knowledge in statistical methods and design of experiments
Experience from supervising personnel
Experience in project leading roles
Be able to work independently, alone as well as with others as team player
Excellent communication skills in English and/or Swedish

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.
For questions about the role, please contact hiring manager Gerd Rundström, gerd.rundstrom@cytiva.com, +46702497980
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Cytiva is a global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to advance and accelerate therapeutics. 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.
Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of life sciences companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. As part of a greater Life Sciences platform, you’ll redefine what it means to innovate every day. Pioneering the future of science, research, and medicine gives you unlimited opportunities to find the next breakthrough that will best serve scientists and medical professionals in the fight to save lives.
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