Senior applications scientist

Cepheid
Marlborough, MA

Bring more to life.

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. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Applications Scientist is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on our bioreactor portfolio, being a reference for field support, and a key contributor for new product introduction projects.

This position reports to the Director of Upstream and Fluid Management Applications and Testing and is part of the Upstream and Fluid Management Research, Development and Engineering Department located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

  • Work under limited supervision.

  • Contribute to new-product-design requirements and to experimental design. Serve as a technical resource. Generate new ideas and employ them to solve technical challenges.

  • Perform applications studies related to bioreactors and mixers. Analyze and report results accurately according to GDP.

  • Produce high-quality technical reports for internal use and present your data. Produce work instructions and study plans.

  • Apply expertise to solve customer problems.

Who you are:

  • BS in a technical field related to biotechnology, with >5 years of experience in a bioprocess working environment.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in the running of stirred tank and WAVE bioreactors and in understanding the biochemistry of cell culture.

  • Experience in protein analytics.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • MS degree.

  • Experience in an R&D group that has launched products.

  • Experience working in a very matrixed organization.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected] .

Posted 2025-10-06

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