Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva 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.
Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.
The role
The Scientist 1 for Cytiva is assigned responsibility for basic complexity laboratory projects. Generation of test data to specified protocols.
This position is part of Validation Services located in Harbourgate, Portsmouth and will be onsite. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
What you will do:
- Execute basic complexity test work is completed as required, with minimal guidance
- Execute testing with minimal supervision. Write test reports.
- Review job request, relevant MSDS and fully understand requirements is in accordance with laboratory SOPs, with minimal guidance
- Ensure availability of required equipment and materials – prepare or order required materials
- Ensure timelines and discuss schedule conflicts or modifications with laboratory management (and project manager, where necessary)
- Ensure documents prepared appropriately using datasheets or laboratory notebooks
Performing test
- Ensure test apparatus are readily available and suitable, with minimal guidance
- Operate, understand and be able to troubleshoot all equipment/instrumentation necessary to support testing, with minimal guidance
- Ensure test work is completed according to laboratory request requirements, with minimal guidance
- Ensure raw data is recorded into laboratory notebook (or similar). Immediately notify laboratory management of any test delays, problems or deviations
- Ensure test equipment and work area are disassembled and clean as needed with minimal guidance
Who you are
- Bachelors or Masters in Science (Chemistry or Bio) or Life Science
- Work independently and provide scientific analysis of data (able to apply a basic knowledge of scientific principles)
- Identify issues within a project and propose solutions based on current practices or ability to propose new ideas
- Skilled in basic laboratory techniques and measurement methods
- Application of GLP as appropriate, familiar with GMP requirements
- Practical ability to perform basic complexity test work
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Aseptic Techniques
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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