Danaher
Senior Applications Scientist
Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · Senior
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $132,704 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Materials Scientists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
- At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
- You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and interpret applications studies spanning bench-scale through manufacturing-scale bioreactor systems, cell culture processes, perfusion operations, cell-retention technologies, and related upstream process platforms.
- Serve as a scientific leader within cross-functional teams by contributing to experimental design, technical strategy, data interpretation, and the development of next-step recommendations for applications and product-development programs.
- Partner with Product Management, R&D, Commercial, and Field Applications teams to understand customer challenges and translate them into internal experimental programs, technical recommendations, and product-development priorities.
Requirements
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 40 lb, and to manipulate equipment commonly used in large-scale cell culture.
Nice to have
- MS degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Skills
- Bring more to life.
- Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health.
- Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
- Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000.
Company info
- 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.
- The position serves as a key technical link between R&D, commercial teams, Field Applications specialists, and customers.
- Generate high-quality technical reports, application notes, presentations, and scientific communications that help technical teams advance development programs, enable commercial teams to understand Cytiva's technical capabilities and competitiveness, and demonstrate the performance of Cytiva technologies to customers.
- Build and apply deep technical expertise in mammalian cell culture, bioreactor operations, perfusion processes, and cell-retention technologies while serving as a trusted technical resource for commercial teams, Field Applications specialists, and customers.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting technical discussions with customers, commercial teams, field-based technical teams, or other external stakeholders.
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