Manager Assay RD Labs
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$ 144000 - 180000
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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 worlds 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 were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for leading the team responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the Assay R&D laboratories by responding to associate needs and collaborating cross functionally with EHS&S Calibration Facilities and other teams. This position is part of the Research & Development department and will report to the Director for R&D Operations and Enablement and will be onsite 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:
- Drive for continuous improvement; develop best strategies to coordinate and minimize manual work through processes and procedures by getting consensus.
- Assist associates with recommending laboratory equipment/systems and coordinate installation of any equipment assuring that all equipment requirements including lab utilities and any safety requirements are met.
- Inspect labs for compliance with regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use handling and disposal of potential biohazards.
- Be the point of contact for lab audits by regulatory agencies.
- Enforce lab safety and compliance policies
The essential requirements of the job include:
- BS degree with 12 years of experience 7 years of lab management experience at a molecular diagnostics company public health laboratory or similar institution OR
- MS degree with 8 years with 5 years of lab management experience at a molecular diagnostics company public health laboratory or similar institution.
- Understanding in Molecular Biology Techniques and preferably experience with real time PCR
- Minimum 2 years of experience in people management (direct reports)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Building trust and collaborative relationships and the ability to influence change through effective communication.
- Cross functional collaboration with EHS calibration facilities janitorial and IT to resolve issues in the labs.
- Performing 1st level triage on lab technical issues associated with computers GeneXpert instruments or general lab equipment.
- Managing through ambiguity by creating structure that enables the ability to escalate pinpoint a specific ask need for support or guidance.
Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at www.danaherbenefitsinfo
The salary range for this role is $144000 to 180000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
The EEO posters are available here. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.
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Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the reallife impact of tomorrows 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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The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
