Senior Research Engineer/Scientist Analysis - Viral Vector

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. We are looking for a Senior Research Engineer or Scientist for our team in Uppsala. You will, as part of R&D, contribute to the development of new products which are used in the manufacturing of leading biological drugs. Your work will span all the way from idea generation to research and development as well as take an active part in troubleshooting of existing Cytiva processes. The Uppsala Cytiva site is a key hub with more than 1500 employees across various functions including manufacturing, marketing, quality control and QA. As such, collaboration and cross-functional activities with other functions will make up a significant and important part of your responsibilities as a Senior Research Engineer/Scientist.   We are seeking a new colleague to join the Viral Vector Applications section within the Genomic Medicine OpCo, R&D Uppsala. Our section consists of 20 researchers working across purification, filtration, and analytical characterization of viral vectors, plasmids and nucleic acids, supporting product development to deliver the right solutions to our customers. We are now looking for an expert in analytical methods for AAV and Lenti to strengthen our team onsite in Uppsala. What you will do: You will be working with analytical methods for analysis of titer/viral genomes content as well as hcDNA/HCP impurities (for example ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR), for viral vectors as AAV and Lenti Work will be conducted in new product development, product care and market support projects with customer needs in focus. You will be conducting analysis work in various projects. This includes being involved in method development and method verification as well as maintaining instrumentation and creating standard operating procedures. It is important that you in addition to technical expertise can independently plan and perform the tasks in a structured way, report the results at project meetings and in customer discussions. You will also be expected to present posters and orals at conferences occasionally. Who you are: You have a PhD or MSc with a 5+ years of relevant experience from a diverse set of analytical methods used for AAV and Lenti focus preferably in the life science industry. You have experience in different analysis methods (ELISA, qPCR, Gyros) for both cell culture, filtrated and purified AAV and Lenti. It’s meritorious if you have worked with other analysis tools/equipment's for viral vectors, for ex Refeyn and HPLC. Experience of filtration/purification of biomolecules would be advantageous as well as some knowledge in cell culture work. You have validation and method development expertise Strong presentation and communications skills are important. Advanced English (oral and writing) and working proficiency in Swedish language. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Valid Swedish work permit You enjoy hands‑on laboratory work and analytical tasks, and thrive in a role that combines technical focus with collaboration. Strong interaction and communication with colleagues are key to success, and you are comfortable working in a flexible, dynamic environment. You bring a collaborative mindset and demonstrate a clear ability to work in a customer‑focused setting. We review applications on an ongoing basis and look forward to hearing from you. Submit your application today – we’re excited to learn more about you! #LI-AH1 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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.