Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cepheid
Job overview
The R&D Systems Engineer II at Cepheid is responsible for designing, developing, verifying, and validating diagnostic platform systems to improve healthcare outcomes globally.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating cross-functionally to deliver system-level instrumentation, designing and executing test methods, analyzing data, leading troubleshooting efforts, and maintaining thorough documentation to support R&D projects.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $81,100 to $102,000 annually with eligibility for bonus/incentive pay, comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) plans.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have basic laboratory skills, experience with PCR or nucleic acid amplification, and cross-functional teamwork experience; medical device or biotech experience, troubleshooting skills, and statistical knowledge are preferred.
Career development
The position offers career growth and development opportunities within a global organization supported by Danaher Business System tools and dedicated leadership guidance.
Work environment and culture
Cepheid fosters an inclusive, diverse culture valuing intellectual honesty, agility, and open communication in a fast-paced environment focused on impactful healthcare solutions.
Company information
Cepheid is a Danaher company focused on molecular diagnostics, developing scalable solutions to address complex health challenges globally with a strong commitment to innovation and patient outcomes.
Team overview
The role is part of the Biochip R&D Team located in Sunnyvale, CA, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary groups including engineering, biotechnology, and software teams.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, within a collaborative R&D environment with no specific travel requirements mentioned.
Unique job features
The job offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge diagnostic platforms in oncology and infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving using the Danaher Business System.
Company overview
Cepheid is a molecular diagnostics company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of fully integrated systems for testing in clinical and non-clinical settings. They generate revenue through the sale of diagnostic tests and instruments, particularly their GeneXpert system, which offers rapid, accurate molecular testing for infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer. Founded in 1996, Cepheid has been a pioneer in the field of molecular diagnostics, and their technology played a crucial role in the rapid testing for COVID-19 during the pandemic.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, especially in PCR or nucleic acid amplification techniques, emphasizing your comfort with hardware and software operation relevant to diagnostic platforms.
Focus on cross-functional collaboration skills, showcasing your ability to work effectively with engineers, scientists, and multiple R&D disciplines to develop and validate complex system-level instrumentation.
Apply through multiple channels including Cepheid's official corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where Cepheid posts this role to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current R&D Systems Engineers or team members in Cepheid’s Biochip R&D division; open conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent innovations in molecular diagnostics or asking about their experience working on the GeneXpert platform.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'design input requirements,' 'system performance,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' 'PCR,' 'data analysis,' and 'problem solving' to ensure your resume passes automated screening.
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