Research Engineer

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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.

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We are currently looking for a Research Engineer to the Extractables & Leachables section in the Start to Finish department. In the role as Research Engineer, your focus will be on various analytical chemistry tasks, including method development and supporting in validation of analytical methods.

This position is a temporary role between January 17th, 2027 and July 16th, 2027, and will be an onsite role based in Uppsala, Sweden.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to development projects for new and existing Cytiva products, providing analytical chemistry expertise throughout the product development and lifecycle process.
• Plan, perform and evaluate Extractables & Leachables (E&L) analyses for new and existing products using relevant analytical techniques.
• Perform analytical testing using GC-MS and other applicable analytical methods, including interpretation, evaluation and documentation of results.
• Develop, optimise and troubleshoot analytical methods to meet project and product requirements.
• Analyse and communicate experimental results, providing technical input and recommendations to project teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Quality and other cross-functional teams to support project objectives and product investigations.
• Document experimental work, methods and results in accordance with applicable quality procedures and ways of working.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline, combined with relevant laboratory or industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory work, including sample preparation, analysis and interpretation of analytical data.
• Fluency in English.

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

• Hands-on experience working with GC-MS.
• Extractables & Leachables (E&L) testing, including analysis of materials used in life science, pharmaceutical or medical-device applications.
• Working in a QC, regulated or quality-controlled laboratory environment.
• Additional analytical techniques relevant to characterisation of organic compounds.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should be a highly quality-oriented individual with an analytical mindset. In addition, we believe that the ideal candidate has a strong aptitude for identifying issues and developing creative and practical solutions, efficiently managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

Interview and selection will happen continuously, and the opening can be filled before last day of application.

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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