Scientist II, Analytical Development

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 one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. 

The Scientist II will report to the Senior Manager of Analytical Development and play a pivotal role that bridges innovative R&D and specialized analytical services supporting internal programs and external partners. This position contributes directly to the preclinical development of novel lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutics, while also delivering high‑quality analytical insights to BioPharma Services (BPS) clients.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced analytical scientist who is motivated by scientific curiosity, real‑world therapeutic impact, and hands‑on access to state‑of‑the‑art analytical technologies. You will push the boundaries of what’s possible in nanomedicine design while shaping analytical innovation in a rapidly growing field.

This is a full time on-site position located at Cytiva’s Nanomedicine Center located in Vancouver, BC.

What you’ll do:

• Support BPS’ CDMO services by performing advanced bio‑analytical characterization techniques, such as UHPLC‑CAD, UHPLC‑PDA, SEC‑MALS, CE, LC‑MS/MS, and LC‑HRMS, to generate deep insights into nanomaterials including LNPs, liposomes, and polymeric nanoparticles.

• Interpret and communicate analytical observations to both internal and external partners

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and/or capillary electrophoresis instrumentation

• Ideate new analytical assays and capabilities consistent with driving analytical innovation in the nanoparticle field  

• Contribute to efficient lab operations such as record keeping, inventory management, resource allocation, procurement, and associate training  

Who you are:

• MSc in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of industry experience.

• Extensive liquid chromatography experience with HPLC- (UV, CAD, FLR), LC-MS, LC-HRMS, and/or SEC-MALS is a must; experience with Empower, Chromeleon, ASTRA, SCIEXOS, and/or XCalibur software packages is preferred

• Experience in an analytical service provider role is a significant asset

• Proven track record of analytical method development and assay suitability testing as per ICH/ FDA/ EMA guidelines

• Deep and diverse expertise in biomolecule (E.g. Nucleic Acids, proteins, mABs), lipid, and excipient (Buffers, stabilizers, etc.) chemistry, ideally relating to Lipid Nanoparticles

The salary range for this role is $85,000-105,000 CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

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

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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.

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