Scientist I

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Scientist I is primarily a bench level job focusing on real time PCR and RT-PCR assay and product development in an FDA-QSR and ISO9001 compliant organization. The candidate will plan and execute laboratory research, demonstrate appropriate technical proficiency, scientific creativity and collaboration with cross-functional departments.

This position is part of the Biochip R&D Unit and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA (onsite). This is a full time onsite position. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop unique PCR based in vitro diagnostic assays.
• Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in infectious disease field and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Implement verification and validation of SOPs and write technical reports.
• Work independently, but also receive guidance as needed.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field with related work experience
• Must have scientific laboratory bench work experience (pipetting, following written protocols, lab safety), and Knowledge of nucleic acid purification, PCR, qPCR, and RT-qPCR. Ability to work with basic laboratory instrumentation, and computer-based applications utilized in a laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft computer programs and experience with statistical analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or JMP.
• Maintaining detailed experimental records and documents results in a laboratory notebook, presenting data at internal team meetings.

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

• Handling microbiological and clinical specimens, and working in a BSL-2 environment.
• Optimizing Real time PCR or ddPCR.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

Cepheid, 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $68,000 to $93,000 USD. 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. 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.

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