Research Applications Technician

Research Applications technician – Fibro Advanced Therapies Team - Cambridge

Be part of something altogether life-changing

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 Research Technician to work with our expert Fibro Advanced Therapies team. Do you have a passion for development of new processes for cell and gene therapy field? Then we would love to hear from you.

You will report to the Team Leader for Fibro Advanced Therapies. This is a lab-based role (~80% of the time).

What you’ll do

• Execute key technical and analytical studies connected to process development for complex biomolecules, including viral vector, mRNA, plasmid purifications and analytics.

• Work closely with a cross-disciplinary R&D team of Biologists, Chemists, Engineers and Material Scientists to support process development activities

• Provide support to ensure laboratory compliance to Environment Health & Safety regulations

• Produce detailed laboratory records and create accurate SOPs and technical reports in collaboration with other team members

Who you are

• BSc / MSc in biochemistry, molecular / cell biology / bioengineering (or related fields), with 1+ year experience of relevant laboratory-based experience

• Practical experience with RNA handling is strongly preferred

• Previous experience carrying out a range of analytical assays (dd- / qPCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, etc.)
• Knowledge of purifications methods for complex biomolecules, including chromatography and associated instrumentation such as AKTA systems

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent analytical skills and the ability to multitask and succeed in a team environment

• Highly motivated, with a creative and forward-thinking attitude to problem-solving and troubleshooting

What we offer

As well as a great company culture and plenty of room to grow and develop, we also offer an exceptional benefits package to include:-

• Highly competitive base salary
• 5% annual bonus
• 6-8% employer pension contribution
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell leave
• Private medical insurance
• Life cover
• Income protection
• A range of flexible benefits

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 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.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.