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Danaher Corporation Lead Material Engineer in Shanghai, China
Be part of something altogether life-changing!
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. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.
The < Lead Material Engineer > for Cytiva is to provide technical leadership internally and externally to identify and develop new materials and technologies for Bioprocess consumables & reagents (Resins, Magnetic Beads, Primer Support, filtration etc) . Lead materials’ selection, evaluation, validation and requirement definition for new product development. Bridge with global for resin to identify innovative materials. Work closely and effectively with cross-functional departments worldwide including R&D , Business Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Sourcing to enable products development (NPD, license In, OEM) to succeed and establish China SME for materials ’ innovation.
This position is part of the located in and will be < hybrid >. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Work with B usi ness Development and marketing team to identify and develop new materials and technologies for Chromatographic fillers, adsorption separation and macromolecular purification products
Provide technical leadership and support to cross-functional teams for feasibility studies to analyze the commercial and technical viability of new products and processes in Bioprocess, Cell and Gene therapy process
Design feasibility test plan and hands on the verification implementation to achieve material’s full assessment
Analyze and test organic chemical and polymer materials with conventional chemical analysis instruments and equipments
P erform sophisticated analysis of complex data and make products or process recommendation based on analysis
Assess viability of a technology, process or method to make recommendations as to the best application for business needs
Drive localization and innovation projects to succeed locally and globally
The essential requirements of the job include:
Master or above degree in Polymer, Chemistry, Chemical, Materials related field
Professional knowledge in the synthesis, modification, characterization, and processing of polymer materials
5-10 years in R&D or more of experience in research of chromatograph resins, polymer base matrix, filtrations
Proficient in operating various instruments and equipment related to chemistry and polymers
Excellent oral and written English communications skills
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Knowledge of polymeric expertise in single-use technology, application, processing or medical device consumables application is a plus
Hybrid Job Posting Language:
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.
At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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