Associate Scientist II at Danaher

Grow with Cytiva- Innovate for Better Health

At Cytiva, you’ll be part of a global life sciences company dedicated to advancing human health. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to support customers driving breakthroughs - from cutting‑edge research to vaccines, medicines, and cell and gene therapies. With a strong culture of learning, collaboration, and care for people and the environment, Cytiva offers a place where you can grow your career while making a real impact on lives around the world.

What you’ll do

• Execute basic-complexity validation testing in accordance with lab requests, SOPs, and regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare testing activities by reviewing lab requests and MSDS, and ensuring all required materials and equipment are available and ready.

• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and compliant test execution, promptly communicate any deviations or issues to the Lab Manager (and Project Manager, when necessary).

• Accurately record raw data and generate clear, complete, and reliable lab reports, ensuring on‑time delivery.

• Ensure test equipment and work areas are properly disassembled, cleaned and maintained in compliance with 5S requirements.

• Handle filter performance complaint testing (POR Cases) as required and within defined timelines, including integrity testing and destructive analysis, conduct troubleshooting and collaborate with the global QE/QA team to support issue resolution when necessary.

• Take responsibility for assigned validation projects of basic complexity, supporting project planning, execution, and delivery under guidance.

• Review, interpret, and prepare project protocols and reports in accordance with requirements, and update related templates as needed.

• Work with internal and external customers to clarify project scope, provide basic technical input, and ensure testing plans meet regulatory and quality expectations.

• Maintain regular communication with customers and internal stakeholders, providing project updates and addressing basic technical questions.

• Track project progress and report status and issues to management in a timely manner.

• Support internal projects related to R&D, NPI/NPD, and QC release testing as required.

• Other daily management work if necessary Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

• 1 - 2+ years of experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environment.

• Hands-on experience with basic laboratory techniques and measurement methods.

• Familiarity with GLP, GMP and validation experience are a plus.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in spoken English is a plus.

• Desire to work closely with a diverse team and team player.

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.