Senior R&D Engineering Technician

Cepheid
Westborough, 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 R&D Engineering Technician is responsible for developing methods to support the production and testing of new products. This role provides technical support for new product designs and processes, assists with product scale up, and contributes to design and product optimization.

This position will report to the Senior R&D Manager and is part of the Filtration R&D New Product Development Team located in Westborough, MA. This is an on-site role.

What you will do:

  • Achieve R&D objectives by contributing technical expertise to the new product development team, driving successful fabrication and testing of advanced filtration products.

  • Maintains an efficient laboratory by ensuring all required materials and equipment are available and in proper working order.

  • Provides timely and concise technical updates to the R&D team and other key stakeholders.

Who you are:

  • Minimum 5 years of Engineering Technician experience in product or process development (or 10 years in filtration manufacturing).

  • Exhibits strong teamwork and exceptional self-motivation, consistently demonstrating perseverance and a data-driven approach.

  • Possesses the ability to independently resolve general issues with minimal reliance on others.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel approximately 5% - domestic overnight(s).

  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25lbs.

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

  • Testing of filtration devices in lab or MFG environment.

  • >10 years of Engineering Technician experience in product or process development (or >15 years in filtration manufacturing).

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 ( .

The hourly range for this role is $35.58/hr to $43.27/hr; this is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.This job is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here ( EEOC\ KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 2026-02-23

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