Biochip R&D 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 Biochip R&D intern is responsible for performing and analyzing real time PCR, Biochip, and ddPCR for assay and product development. This is an opportunity to work closely with scientists to support development and regulatory approval of our novel molecular diagnostics test, with the aim to deliver life-saving solutions to inpatient and intensive care unit use cases.

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience utilizing innovative technology to develop strategies for complex in vitro diagnostic assays.
• Carry out laboratory experimentation in support of assay development.
• Analyze and present data internally in the form of technical reports and presentations.
• Actively contribute to a team setting within the laboratory to increase efficiency, solve problems, and provide innovation support.

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Undergrad or graduate student, majoring in science or related field  
• Ability to work safely is a top priority. Ensures that work areas are safe, neatly organized and in compliance.
• Must have scientific laboratory bench work experience (pipetting, following written protocols, lab safety). Ability to work with basic laboratory instrumentation, as well as operates computer-based applications utilized in a laboratory environment. 

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

• Experience handling microbiological and clinical specimens and working in a BSL-2 environment.
• Real time PCR or ddPCR experience.

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.