Support Scientist I - AKTA

About the role

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-sale technical assistance, troubleshooting and product recommendations to both internal and external customers via phone, webchat, and email.
• Participate in product training and activities to develop your knowledge.
• Maintain an up-to-date basic knowledge of all required company products, services, and their associated support literature.
• Become familiar with standard work regarding maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on all customer inquiries while prioritizing and processing these in an orderly and consistent manner.
• Follow all appropriate regulations and processes for customer queries classified as complaints.
• Give presentations/trainings remotely or face-to-face to customers or colleagues, as necessary.
• Participate in activities such as developing and delivering technical training, reviewing product literature, field and lab work, trade shows and system installations.
• Identify potential opportunities to convert technical inquiries into new or developed sales possibilities (e.g., lead generation, up- and cross-selling).

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Bachelor’s required, Master’s/PhD preferred) in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field or the equivalent work experience providing necessary knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in chromatography sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years laboratory experience with Cytiva (GE Healthcare) Life Sciences equipment for Chromatography (AKTA).
• Working knowledge of the AKTA instrument, Unicorn software, chromatography resins and purification methods.

Travel

• 5% travel to Marlborough, MA.
• Monthly local travel along with regional colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in drug development.
• Teaching or training experience including design and delivery of basic and advanced concepts to technical or non-technical individuals.
• One or more years of technical support, field applications or sales experience emphasizing customer contact.

Benefits

Cytiva offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including health care, paid time off, and retirement savings. Additional information about benefits is available at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.