Staff Scientist

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 Staff Scientist position is a bench-level job focusing on real-time PCR and RT-PCR assay verification on the GeneXpert platform. The candidate will plan and execute analytical studies and demonstrate appropriate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with cross-functional departments. The candidate will lead small studies with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as lead others to resolve project related issues.

This position is part of Assay R&D and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite). At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaboratively solve complex problems that have broad impact on Cepheid business by applying problem-solving skills and strategies for the verification of IVD tests on the GeneXpert platform.
• Effectively manage experiments with shifting priorities and meet due dates
• Maintain detailed experimental records, and document results in electronic laboratory notebooks and technical reports to meet the QSR Design Control, as well as other international standards such as ISO compliance and GLP/GMP requirements.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Lead others to takes a new perspective using existing solutions to resolve project related issues.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Implement verification and validation SOPs and write technical reports
• Performing rigorous analytical studies required to demonstrate technical feasibility and design verification studies
• Handling clinical samples and assist in microbiology work on BSL-1 and BSL2 organisms if needed
• Analyze data using statistical tools such as Microsoft Excel or Minitab; maintain detailed experimental records and document results in a technical report in a laboratory notebook and present data at internal technical meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biology, and Genetics, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant industry experience OR Master’s degree in same field with 6+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in same field with 3+ years of related work experience.

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

• GeneXpert platform
• IVD assay development
• Handling human clinical specimens and performing aseptic microbiology work

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats, goggles, gloves, masks, etc. for extended periods.

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 OR the hourly range for this role is $133,000 to $207,0000 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. 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. 

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