Specialist II, R&D Laboratory Operations

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.

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The Specialist II, R&D Laboratory Operations is responsible for the support all the R&D Laboratories at the Bothell site by performing lead duties in the mission-critical areas of laboratory safety, materials management, equipment management, and general administration.

This position is part of the Chemistry R&D Department and will be located in Bothell, Washington. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

Key operational roles to be undertaken by the Specialist II, Laboratory Operations are as follows:

• R&D Laboratory Safety Lead, including chemical & biohazard safety program administration and active safety monitoring of all R&D laboratories in partnership with Bothell’s Environmental Health & Safety Team
• R&D Materials Management Lead; providing key support for the purchasing & inventory management of mission-critical laboratory chemicals and supplies
• General Laboratory Administration Lead; organization, management, and execution of tasks to support R&D facilities, equipment, I.T. infrastructure, and staff performance.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory work experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty-chemical manufacturing or other related field(s).
• Ability to analyze laboratory workflows and implement plans to prioritize and accomplish tasks using risk-based decision making; to include actively tracking multiple tasks / projects and providing written updates to Management.
• Exemplary information management skills, specifically in the creation and administration of Excel-based informatics tools.
• Ensuring that laboratories are clean, well-organized, and safe; to include hands-on participation in established organizational workflows and leading team-based 5S projects.
• Must have records of Hepatitis B vaccine or able to obtain vaccine within 30 days of hire.

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

• Experience working in a GMP/ ISO regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands-on work experience with low- and medium-complexity laboratory equipment and software; to include analytical balances, pH meters, HPLCs, and UV-VIS systems.
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise-level software tools; to include Trello / MIRO (Visual Project Management), iBuy (Purchasing), Concur (Expense Reporting), and SAP (Materials Management).

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $70,000 -$96,000. 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.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.