Molecular Diagnostics Research Scientist: Innovate Prototypes

Bosch; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave, adoption assistance

Education expenses reimbursement

Job summary

Bosch Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist to bridge academia and product development in molecular diagnostics and biosensing. You will translate research into prototype technologies, lead hands-on development, and collaborate with Stanford/UC Berkeley and internal teams to drive product pipelines.

The role focuses on nano/microfabrication, soft electronics, and integrated diagnostic platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong academic background.
• 3–5 years of industry experience translating academic ideas into real-world products.
• Proven molecular diagnostics experience, especially single-molecule detection.
• Experience with integrated molecular diagnostic platforms, cartridge design, and on‑chip sample prep.
• Experience with soft electronics for biosensing applications.
• Experience with chip design and process development for biosensing.
• Experience in electrochemical systems and biosensors.
• Familiarity with biochemistry principles and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and translate cutting-edge academic research into scalable proof-of-concept technologies in molecular diagnostics and biosensing.
• Lead hands-on development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems with microfluidics and electrochemical sensing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to transition research into product pipelines.
• Design and execute experiments for single-molecule detection and cartridge performance.
• Protect innovations via patent filings and contribute publications and docs.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams on feasibility, risk, and system architecture.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics expertise

Integrated systems experience

Soft electronics

Micro/nanofabrication

Electrochemical sensing

Biochemistry knowledge

Scientific communication

Patent mindset

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Chip design tools

Job description

Bosch Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist to bridge academia and product development in molecular diagnostics and biosensing. You will translate research into prototype technologies, lead hands-on development, and collaborate with Stanford/UC Berkeley and internal teams to drive product pipelines.

The role focuses on nano/microfabrication, soft electronics, and integrated diagnostic platforms.