What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Technician position at Cytiva?
Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
We are looking for a R&D Lab Technician to work with our expert Disposable Kit R&D team based in Marlborough, MA. Do you have a passion for Cell & Gene Therapy? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Participate in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with the Tech Lead and/or R&D Team members. Serve as a resource to R&D Team.
Perform and help develop hands-on tests of new products in development. This could include developing tooling and fixtures. Record test data in accordance with cGxP.
Prepare samples for test and evaluation. Testing frameworks will include both development and verification/validation phase.
Collaborate with colleagues as necessary to gain access and training.
Contribute to the generation of work instructions, tests protocols, and reports.
Follow departmental work instructions, SOP’s, OSHA safety regulations and cGxPs to perform assigned tasks.
Monitor and oversee lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable, and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Interface with internal groups to assure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and documents conform with established practices.
Interface with external groups as Cytiva factories and suppliers to assure design transfer activities and to manage logistics for lab supply and samples.
Who you are
Formal Training/Education:
Associate Degree in Technology or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Job-related Experience: Minimum (required):
5-10 years relevant work experience in medical device and/or life science industry (FDA 21CFR820, ISO13485).
Typical previous positions:
R&D Product Development Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Production support, Mfg. Process Development)
Knowledge, Skill or Ability:
Deep knowledge in medical device disposables (minimum Class II), with relevant experience in developing tests methods, writing test protocols, and verifying design specifications of new products.
Experience in manufacturing process development related to medical device or life science disposables an asset (IQ, OQ, PQ, Process FMEA)
Basic knowledge of mechanical design of fixtures (CAD Design - SolidWorks)
Familiarity with the mechanical testing of plastic parts and sub-assemblies (e.g., pull test, tensile/shear/compression test, integrity/leak testing (vacuum/pressure decay), burst test) and product reliability tests (e.g., ship testing, tear/wear/aging/stability tests).
Familiarity with assembly methods, especially those relevant to single-use biomedical products: mechanical fastening, heat sealing, UV-cure adhesive, part trimming/cutting, packaging, etc.
Familiarity with working in a cleanroom, laminar flow hood, or the like.
Background in metrology an asset.
Ability to work under cGxP guidelines.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are required.
Demonstrate strong ethical behavior.
Detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Possess good computer skills (Microsoft Office is required as Word, Excel, Minitab).
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
We are looking for a R&D Lab Technician to work with our expert Disposable Kit R&D team based in Marlborough, MA. Do you have a passion for Cell & Gene Therapy? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Participate in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with the Tech Lead and/or R&D Team members. Serve as a resource to R&D Team.
Perform and help develop hands-on tests of new products in development. This could include developing tooling and fixtures. Record test data in accordance with cGxP.
Prepare samples for test and evaluation. Testing frameworks will include both development and verification/validation phase.
Collaborate with colleagues as necessary to gain access and training.
Contribute to the generation of work instructions, tests protocols, and reports.
Follow departmental work instructions, SOP’s, OSHA safety regulations and cGxPs to perform assigned tasks.
Monitor and oversee lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, if applicable, and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Interface with internal groups to assure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration and documents conform with established practices.
Interface with external groups as Cytiva factories and suppliers to assure design transfer activities and to manage logistics for lab supply and samples.
Who you are
Formal Training/Education:
Associate Degree in Technology or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Job-related Experience: Minimum (required):
5-10 years relevant work experience in medical device and/or life science industry (FDA 21CFR820, ISO13485).
Typical previous positions:
R&D Product Development Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Production support, Mfg. Process Development)
Knowledge, Skill or Ability:
Deep knowledge in medical device disposables (minimum Class II), with relevant experience in developing tests methods, writing test protocols, and verifying design specifications of new products.
Experience in manufacturing process development related to medical device or life science disposables an asset (IQ, OQ, PQ, Process FMEA)
Basic knowledge of mechanical design of fixtures (CAD Design - SolidWorks)
Familiarity with the mechanical testing of plastic parts and sub-assemblies (e.g., pull test, tensile/shear/compression test, integrity/leak testing (vacuum/pressure decay), burst test) and product reliability tests (e.g., ship testing, tear/wear/aging/stability tests).
Familiarity with assembly methods, especially those relevant to single-use biomedical products: mechanical fastening, heat sealing, UV-cure adhesive, part trimming/cutting, packaging, etc.
Familiarity with working in a cleanroom, laminar flow hood, or the like.
Background in metrology an asset.
Ability to work under cGxP guidelines.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are required.
Demonstrate strong ethical behavior.
Detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Possess good computer skills (Microsoft Office is required as Word, Excel, Minitab).
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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