Scientist I R&D

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, 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.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

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This position is part of the R&D department located in Waltham, MA and will be on-site. At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of the cell-free DNA team and report to the Associate Director responsible for cell-free DNA process improvements.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform experiments to improve quality or processes related to production of cell-free DNA
• Establish new site operations including preparation of laboratory, installation of equipment, development of SOPs, etc.
• Contribute to the design of experiment and compile data from a limited range of disciplines or technologies to be included in technical reports following all appropriate good documentation practices.
• Solve problems in straightforward situations; analyze possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 0+ years of experience, MS with 1+ years of experience, or BS with 3+ years of experience
• 0+ years of experience (additional experience with educational achievement outlined above) in an industry R&D setting
• Experience and working knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, electrophoresis techniques, ELISA, etc.
• Experience related to production, amplification, or modification of nucleic acids; purification of nucleic acids; and analytics related to nucleic acids  
• Must be able to develop solutions for simple and complex problems, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation.

Travel:

• Limited travel may be required.

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

• Experience in mammalian cell culture techniques including expression-based assays, flow cytometry, and cell viability assays
• Experience in NGS or long-read sequencing technologies

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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. 

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