Master Thesis Project

Be part of something altogether life-changing
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

We are now looking for an
Engineering Student.
The work will be undertaken within Hardware R&D. The student will work in a multidisciplinary environment. Interaction with different disciplines and professionals will be required throughout this project.

Automation technologies are rapidly emerging as transformative solutions in modern industry. Their potential to automate complex tasks, improve efficiency, and adapt to dynamic environments makes them highly relevant for the future of life sciences and medical applications. Understanding the capabilities, limitations, and optimal use cases for automation is essential for organizations aiming to leverage innovative solutions.

Project Aim
The aim of this thesis is to create a theoretical foundation that maps out the opportunities, challenges, and value that automation solutions can generate for organizations in the life sciences sector. The work will also explore how automation can create value for customers, with a particular focus on reliability, quality, and workflow efficiency. The study will address implementation and organizational aspects, including factors influencing adoption and integration of automation technologies.

What You'll Do

• Conduct a literature review and theoretical analysis of automation solutions relevant to laboratory and industrial environments.
• Identify and map the potential benefits, challenges, and value creation mechanisms associated with automation in life sciences.
• Analyze organizational and implementation aspects, such as adoption barriers, enablers, and the impact on existing workflows.
• Explore attitudes and strategies within organizations for successful automation integration, balancing innovation with employee acceptance.
• Develop recommendations for best practices in the deployment and integration of automation technologies.
• Document findings and present results to stakeholders.

Who You Are

• A master's student in Industrial Management or a related field.
• Have an interest in automation, organizational development, and human-machine interaction.
• Preferably have experience with process analysis, management, programming, or automation platforms.
• Be a careful individual with an eye for detail.
• Have strong logical reasoning, curiosity, and a desire to learn new things.
• Have an interest in science, technology, and research.

Interview and selection will happen continuously, and an opening can be filled before last day of application.

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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