Filter Prototyping Technician

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.

Please note: Filter Prototyping Technician is the external job title used for advertising, should you be successful your internal and official job title will be Senior Engineering Technician - Filter Prototyping

What you’ll do:

• Assist R&D teams with the manufacture of filter prototypes including machine setup and adjustment.
• Support the development of new manufacturing processes and equipment. Run trials to help establish manufacturing process windows and resolve problems
• Support the transfer of new manufacturing processes from pilot scale into full production, including occasional travel to the manufacturing site
• Manage the filter prototype workshop including H&S compliance, equipment maintenance, ordering stock
• Assist with product testing including performance testing and failure analysis
• This role requires up to 20% travel, mostly within the UK
  
  

Who you are:

• A fast learner who is eager to develop new skills. You have an interest in learning about manufacturing machines, process development and problem solving
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing products that require operator skill using manual and/or automated equipment
• A-level or equivalent in science or engineering related discipline, or a lower level qualification with significant work experience
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office software including email, MS Teams, Excel, Word
  
  

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

• Direct experience in filter manufacturing
• Experience working in a laboratory , cleanroom or similar regulated environment
• Experience in machine setting, maintenance or repair
• Experience in Lean principles (6-sigma, 5S, kaizen)
  
  

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.