Master’s Thesis Project – Novel Approaches for Characterization of Chromatography Resins

Master’s Thesis Project – Novel Approaches for Characterization of Chromatography Resins 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 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 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. We are now looking for a Master’s thesis student to join Analytical Technologies R&D in Uppsala. In this Master’s thesis project, you will investigate and evaluate novel approaches for characterization of chromatography resins, with particular focus on NMR-based methodologies. The work will involve experimental studies of agarose-based materials, development and optimization of measurement protocols, analysis of experimental data, and comparison with established characterization techniques. What you’ll do:

• Investigate and evaluate novel approaches for characterization of chromatography materials.
• Perform experimental laboratory work using NMR and complementary analytical techniques.
• Develop and optimize experimental methodologies and measurement protocols.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data
• Explore suitable theoretical models
• Compare new method concepts with existing analytical approaches.
• Evaluate method performance, robustness, applicability, and suitability for characterization of chromatography resins.
• Independently plan, execute, and document experiments.
• Present results in oral presentations and in a written Master’s thesis.
• Conduct all tasks according to Cytiva policies and guidelines.

Who you are:

• Master’s student in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related discipline.
• Interested in physical chemistry, porous materials, and analytical characterization.
• Curious about experimental method development and data analysis.
• Experience with NMR, spectroscopic methods, and materials characterization is advantageous.
• Familiarity with scientific programming, scripting, or automation of data analysis is an additional merit.
• Structured, driven and comfortable working independently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Comfortable communicating in English. Swedish is an advantage.

What the project offers: This project provides a unique opportunity to work with advanced characterization of materials used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience in analytical method development, NMR-based characterization techniques, experimental design, and data analysis while working closely with experienced scientists in an industrial R&D environment. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. 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.