Instruments Data Analyst Intern

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 Instruments Data Analyst Intern is responsible for 

• Connecting key aspects of Instruments data including data sources – test, field, quality databases (Orion, SFDC, SAP), quality to assist team with CRM/BI/SAP insights and reporting needs for various business critical metrics.
• Assisting  with Data cleansing in order to build actionable PowerBI and Celonis dashboards
• Ability to convert large volumes of data into information critical for instruments team that result from DBS (Danaher Business Systems) activities such as Kaizen workshops, PSP, TPI, VSM

This position is part of the Instruments Operations and Engineering and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA - hybrid At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about Instruments databases and bring Instruments specific data together for meaningful and actionable business insights
• Use tools such as PowerBI and Celonis to build dashboards that business users would use on a regular basis to track health of business metrics and action to go into Root cause and corrective actions as needed
• Use key DBS tools such as PSP, VSM, TPI, Process mining as applicable for the business problem to be addressed

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/STEM/Industrial Engineering
• Technical writing, Python, SQL, HTML and coding, Databases and modeling skills are desirable
• Ability to learn and use data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Celonis

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

• PowerBI, Relational Databases, Celonis, Python, SQL
• Process excellence methodology and projects experience

Hybrid (part-time on-site and part-time remote)

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide. 

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.