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At Cepheid, leader in molecular diagnostics, we are passionate about improving healthcare through faster, more accurate diagnostic tests. With our GeneXpert® System, we’ve taken the most sophisticated molecular technology and packaged it into an automated, easy-to-use format that has quickly become the platform of choice worldwide. From the largest laboratories to small physician offices, our game-changing solution delivers critical answers when clinicians and patients need them most. Through strong molecular biology capabilities and ongoing product innovation, we are focused on developing tests for healthcare-associated infections, sexual health, critical infectious disease, virology, and oncology applications.

The work we do every day will change patient care around the world! Be inspired knowing you’re part of the team helping to diagnose the most challenging diseases. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Principle Scientist is considered technical expert within the company and is responsible for,

Guiding and providing Technical expertise to solve unique and complex problems Communicating difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different view. As technical SME guide project teams when needed. Allocating time and resources efficiently, effectively prioritize, and continually seeking ways to improve individual and corporate efficiency,

This part time position is part of the Cepheid’s Government program R&D group and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. Cepheid is FDA-QSR and ISO9001 compliant organization. At Cepheid we are committed to providing high quality products and service that consistently meet or exceed customers expectations. The focus on quality begins at the earliest stage of product design and carries through to the end user. Individual ownership is the basis of the company quality system. Our company complies with applicable regulatory requirements and continues to ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system.

In this role, Principle Scientist will have the opportunity to

• Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in infectious disease field and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Help Design and develop the unique PCR based product
• Act as a SME for external/Internal collaborators
• Gain knowledge and utilize State of Art best practices and integrate those with project(s)
• Lead others to takes a new perspective using existing solutions to resolve project related issues
• Perform required studies to demonstrate feasibility
• Work independently, but also receive guidance only for most complex problems
• Positively Impact a range of internal and external customers, and other related teams

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular biology/Bioinformatics or related field with 8 years of related work experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Molecular biology/Bioinformatics or related field with 6 years of related work experience

OR

• Doctoral degree in Molecular biology/Bioinformatics or related field with 3 years of related work experience

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

• IVD assay development on GeneXpert platform with experience in bacterial/viral assay development
• Applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions

Cepheid, a Danaher 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.

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Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.

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