Danaher

Scientist I (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDanaher
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

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.

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Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Scientist I is responsible for basic complexity laboratory projects. Generation of test data to specified protocols in support of New Product Development and Manufacturing.

This position reports to Manager, Fast Trak Validation Services and is part of Global Filter Performance and Lab Ops. located in Harbourgate, Portsmouth and it will be an on-site role.

What you’ll do:

Review job requests, relevant safety data and fully understand testing requirements in accordance with laboratory SOPs.
Perform test work according to laboratory request requirements. Record raw data directly onto datasheets or electronically, immediately notifying laboratory management of any test delays, problems, or deviations.
Review timelines and discuss schedule conflicts or modifications with laboratory management (and project manager, where necessary)
Correctly operate, understand and be able to troubleshoot all equipment/instrumentation necessary to support testing.
Understand how various laboratory systems (including purchasing, calibration, materials inventory) are maintained. Responsibility for maintenance of such a system may be assigned.

Who you are:

Degree or equivalent in a Biological Science or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories and concepts.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques and measurement methods.
Strong analytical skills to analyse test results and interpret data.
Work safely and comply with the company’s health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
Conversant with PC based programmes.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Understanding of GMP regulations

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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