Technical Scientist

Danaher•Marlborough, MA

2d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

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 Technical Scientist is responsible for the deployment of automated, GMP-aligned cell therapy workflows using Cytiva technologies. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with process development, data generation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to enable scalable and closed-system cell therapy manufacturing. The role also contributes to global training initiatives and external scientific engagement. This position reports to the Global FastTrak Leader and is part of the Cell Therapy FastTrak team located in Marlborough, MA and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or Biomedical Sciences with up to 4 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of hands-on work in these areas.
Practical expertise in immune cell culture and advanced techniques, including flow cytometry, digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), viral vector applications, and development of cell-based assays.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a strong aptitude for training and engaging both internal teams and external partners.
Demonstrated strength in project management and data analysis, with proven success operating in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customer sites, training locations, and scientific conferences as required.

Nice To Haves

Background in cell therapy operations, translational research, or environments aligned with GMP standards.
Working knowledge of Cytiva platforms and related software tools used in cell therapy workflows.
Experience delivering technical training, engaging in customer interactions, or presenting scientific content to diverse audiences.
Understanding quality systems and documentation practices, with awareness of regulatory requirements in cell therapy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee advanced primary cell manipulation, including enrichment, activation, expansion, and genetic engineering, with comprehensive analytical characterization of cell products.
Lead laboratory-based development of scalable and automated cell therapy processes, generating experimental data that supports closed-system, GMP-aligned manufacturing strategies.
Assess, implement, and refine digital and automation-enabled technologies to improve process consistency, data integrity, and operational efficiency across cell therapy workflows.
Translate experimental outcomes into clear technical deliverables, including protocols, SOPs, and reports, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to align development objectives.
Support scientific enablement through training contributions, external technical engagement, and industry participation, strengthening internal capability and strategic partnerships.

Benefits

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.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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