Development Scientist

Danaher Corporation ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Overview

Job Description

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 looking for a Development Scientist to work with our expert Genomics Consumables business team of >25 employees across the world. Do you have a passion for expertise to lead technical contributions in this product area, with a particular focus on Next Generation Sequencing and Molecular Diagnostic workflows. Magnetic bead design, specification, characterisation and analysis of, and use in (primarily) applications for Genomic / Molecular Biology technologies and applications, particularly Nucleic Acid extraction, isolation, purification and analysis, nucleic acid modifying / amplification enzymes. Creating and designing instrument/equipment test and characterization procedures and designing and developing protocols and strategies to compliment bead functionality through molecular conjugation and coupling expertise ? Then we would love to hear from you. What you'll do + Cross-functional project execution including (but not limited to) concept discussion, program execution, Product design, specification, characterisation and analysis for use (primarily) in customer assay applications. Designing and completing appropriate test and characterization procedures, pilot trials, and commercial field delivery. Motivating the team and driving a sense of urgency on meeting program commitments + Working with cross functional teams defining and prioritizing the program objectives, critical success factors and deliverables for the team, develop Process Validation and design transfer protocols, project plans and ensure adherence to schedules and project deadlines. Including to drive manufacturing transfer, efficiency and reliability. + Working with customers to solicit product feedback and leading cross-functional teams to drive customer support. Interacting with customers in procedures involving demonstration and technical support. + Addressing regulatory issues to enable products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet required standards. + Working with the Business Team and program leadership team to deliver quality customer outcomes on time and within budget. Who you are + 1-3 years productive and broad assay experience + preferably with PhD or equivalent + Experience of working within a large-scale industrial environment, Diagnostic, CRO or clinical analytical assay setting + Working knowledge of Medical Device 13485 or other Quality Systems Management/medical device experience would be beneficial + Demonstrated experience on global product releases throughout the entire NPI cycle + Demonstrated problem solving ability and results orientation + Demonstrated LEAN skills 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. Want to know more? Experience life at Cytiva on our Careers website, Instagram channel and LinkedIn page! 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. Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life aroun Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available here.