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Support Scientist I - AKTA

Danaher · Chicago, IL · Remote available · $70,000–$85,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your hands-on experience with protein purification or chromatography systems.

What they are checking: Whether they have real lab experience to support customers credibly.

How would you handle a question you don't know the answer to?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest and find the right answer instead of guessing.

Tell me about a time you handled many requests at once and still gave each one good attention.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a support queue without lowering quality.

What would you do

A researcher's protein purification yield is much lower than expected. What questions do you ask?

What they are checking: Whether they gather the right details on sample, buffers and method before suggesting fixes.

How do you explain a technical fix to a customer who's frustrated their experiment failed?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, empathetic and clear with upset customers.

About the work

A customer's ÄKTA run shows high back pressure. Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot it over the phone.

What they are checking: Whether they can systematically isolate the cause, from column to tubing to sample.

Explain the difference between affinity, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography and when you'd use each.

What they are checking: Whether they have the core protein purification knowledge customers will ask about.

What information would you document after a support call, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how case records help colleagues and spot product issues.

A customer asks how to scale a purification method up from the lab bench. What would you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic scale-up principles like keeping residence time and bed height.

How would you use UNICORN software to help a customer set up or fix a method?

What they are checking: Whether they are familiar with the software that controls ÄKTA systems.

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The full job description

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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 Support Scientist I for Cytiva is responsible for providing superior scientific support to customers using Cytiva products in their scientific discovery journey. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Scientific Support and is part of the Scientific Support team located in Marlborough, MA and will be a remote role. What you will do: • Provide pre- and post-sale technical assistance, troubleshooting and product recommendations to both internal and external customers via phone, webchat, and email. • Participate in product training and activities to develop your knowledge. Maintain an up-to-date basic knowledge of all required company products, services, and their associated support literature. • Become familiar with standard work regarding maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on all customer inquiries while prioritizing and processing these in an orderly and consistent manner. Follow all appropriate regulations and processes for customer queries classified as complaints. • Give presentations/trainings remotely or face-to-face to customers or colleagues, as necessary. Participate in activities such as developing and delivering technical training, reviewing product literature, field and lab work, trade shows and system installations. • Identify potential opportunities to convert technical inquiries into new or developed sales possibilities (e.g. lead generation, up-and cross-selling). Who you are: • Advanced degree (Bachelors required, Masters/PhD preferred) in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field or the equivalent work experience providing necessary knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. • Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in chromatography sciences. • Must have a minimum of 3 years laboratory experience with Cytiva (GE Healthcare) Life Sciences equipment for Chromatography (AKTA). Working knowledge of the AKTA instrument, Unicorn software, chromatography resins and purification methods. ( PLEASE indicate experience with AKTA on your resume or application). • ​Travel requirements: 5% travel to Marlborough, MA; Monthly local travel along with regional colleagues It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: • Industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. Familiarity with regulatory compliance in drug development. • Teaching or training experience including design and delivery of basic and advanced concepts to technical or non-technical individuals. • One or more years of technical support, field applications or sales experience emphasizing customer contact. Cytiva , 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 . At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide. The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. 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. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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 . Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here . For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here . We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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