Develops and tests liquid and air filtration technologies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing through laboratory experiments, engineering investigations, data analysis and product validation.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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible The Graduate R&D Engineer/ Scientist will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on global healthcare. At Cytiva, you'll work on technologies that help our customers develop and manufacture life-saving medicines, vaccines, and advanced therapies. Our filtration products play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of pharmaceutical manufacturing around the world. This 12-month Graduate R&D Engineer/Scientist programme is an opportunity to launch your STEM career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll gain hands-on experience working on real filtration development projects while receiving structured technical and professional training designed to accelerate your development and strengthen your future career prospects. This position reports to Filtration R&D Managers and is part of the Filtration devices R&D team located in Portsmouth Harbourgate and will be an on-site role. While graduates will gain valuable experience and professional development, completion of the programme does not guarantee a permanent position. What you will do: As a Graduate R&D Engineer/Scientist within Filtration R&D, you'll contribute to projects involving liquid and air filtration technologies used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. You'll have the opportunity to: Support the development of next-generation filtration products and technologies. Apply science and engineering principles to solve real-world technical challenges. Design, execute and analyse laboratory experiments and engineering investigations. Contribute to product testing, performance evaluation and continuous improvement activities. Collect, analyse and interpret data to support technical decision-making. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders. Work on projects from concept through to validation and manufacturing implementation. Support the creation of technical reports, protocols and design documentation. Collaborate with colleagues across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Gain exposure to industry-standard development processes, quality systems and regulatory requirements used within the life sciences sector. Structured Development Opportunity: A key part of this role is learning and development. During the programme, you'll benefit from a structured onboarding and training plan; Mentoring from experienced engineers and scientist; Exposure to multiple aspects of filtration technology and product development; Training in data analysis and problem-solving methodologies; Opportunities to develop laboratory, engineering and technical communication skills; Experience working within a highly regulated industry that develops products supporting the manufacture of life-saving therapeutics; And professional development activities that will enhance your CV and support your long-term career goals. Who you are: Recent graduates at the start of their career who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn. If you enjoy tackling technical challenges, working collaboratively, and applying science and engineering to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, this could be the opportunity for you. BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Biochemical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry or other relevant Science). Completion of degree within the last 12 months or by the time the programme starts. We're looking for people who can demonstrate a passion for engineering, technology and innovation; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; An ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly; Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and develop; A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams; Good organisational and time-management skills; And attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
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