Postdoctoral Fellow - Cytiva Genomic Medicine

Danaher • Marlborough, MA

77d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

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 Postdoctoral Fellow will support Cytiva Innovation in applying a framework bringing entrepreneurial spirit & business focus to exciting scientific research within Life Sciences. We are looking for extraordinary minds with scientific ability and entrepreneurial spirit to join our innovative teams driving the development of world-changing technology. This position reports to the Director, Reagents and is part of Cytiva's Genomic Medicine division. This role is a fixed rate contract for two years with potential extension into Cytiva's growing R D team. The eligible candidate will spend the first year at IGI in Berkeley developing and demonstrating applications to show the utility of LNPs for genetic engineering of primary cells. The second year will be at Cytiva's Marlborough site near Boston and will have an emphasis on developing larger-scale cell culture workflows incorporating LNPs.

Requirements

• PhD in molecular biology, cellular biology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or molecular life sciences.
• 0 to 4 years post-PhD work experience in a related field.
• Experience in primary cell culture workflows and assays, preferably in primary human T cells and hematopoietic stem cells (HSPC).
• Experience with gene editing tools such as CRISPR, and nucleic acids including plasmid DNA and messenger RNA.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in the successful application and commercialization of technology.
• Desire to expand knowledge & experience in technology commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Work with Cytiva's Genomic Medicine group along with Innovative Genomic Institute (IGI) at UC Berkeley to drive innovation in the area of lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mediated genetic engineering of cell therapies for rare disease applications.
• Develop and demonstrate applications to show the utility of LNPs for genetic engineering of primary cells.
• Develop larger-scale cell culture workflows incorporating LNPs.
• Adopt Danaher Business System Innovation and other Innovation tools with a focus on the successful commercialization of Innovations at Cytiva.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.
• Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree