Job Description

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.

The Product Transfer Intern works closely with R&D and Manufacturing to ensure successful manufacture of new product and improvements to existing products.

This position is part of the Technical Operations business unit 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:

• Collaborating with the Product Transfer Scientists, Engineers and R&D Scientists to evaluate the impact of changes
• Performing Testing, assisting in data analysis and writing documentation as needed
• Learn the fundamentals of FDA requirements for medical device testing, acquire hands-on experience with handling and testing biological samples and methods, and learn how to use statistical analysis software.
• Working with other cross-functional groups to develop and refine Cepheid's products.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or Masters degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or Bio-medical engineering
• Hands-on microbiology or cell biology or chemistry lab experience
• Analytical/troubleshooting skills and self-motivated
• Willing to learn new concepts, technologies, products, and tools
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Please note: all employees who work in the bio labs are required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Interns will need to show proof that they've already been vaccinated OR, if they are not vaccinated but are willing to be, Cepheid will schedule the vaccination with our occupational health clinic before the intern goes into the lab.

Additional Information (Biosafety Information):

• As part of Cepheid's Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, any associate who will be working with biohazardous materials or those who are required to work where others are using biohazardous materials, will be required to show proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination and take a biosafety training.
• For associates who are not vaccinated but are willing to be, Cepheid will schedule the vaccination with our occupational health clinic before the intern goes into the lab.
• Hiring managers and Cepheid's Biosafety Officer will determine which internships fall under this requirement.

The hourly range for this role is $25 - $35. 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. This range may be modified in the future.

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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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