Cell Biology R&D Co-op

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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. 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.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Cell Biology R&D Co-op for Cytiva will be responsible for evaluating the biological activity of lipid nanoparticles in cell-based assays. They will design and perform experiments (with input from supervisor) to support internal research and product development projects.

This position is part of the Cytiva Nanomedicine R&D team located in Vancouver, B.C. and will be on-site. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What will you do:

• Support the development of novel lipid nanoparticles by evaluating biological activity within cell-based assays.
• Assist in the routine care and maintenance of various cell culture systems.
• Perform routine validation studies and development of new cell-based assays.
• Prepare experimental plans, reports and technical presentations.

Who are you:

• Currently enrolled in a BSc program in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Applied Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Nano- or Bio-Engineering or a related Life Sciences program.
• Experience in a laboratory environment and completion of at least one previous co-op assignment.
• Experience with cell culture techniques and cell-based assays

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

• Experience with primary cells and nucleic acids
• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry, western blot and ELISA

The annual salary range for this role is 40k-50k CAD/year 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.

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.