Molecular Diagnostics Research Scientist - Innovator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave

Job summary

Bosch Research and Technology Center North America in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Research Scientist to advance molecular diagnostics and biosensing technologies. You will join a team bridging academic research and product development, delivering prototype systems and integrated platforms for next-generation diagnostics.

The role emphasizes hands-on experiment design, collaboration with universities, and contribution to patents and publications.

Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field with strong publication record.
  • 3–5 years of industry experience in biotechnology.
  • Proven expertise in molecular diagnostics and single-molecule detection.
  • Experience with integrated diagnostic platforms and on-chip sample prep.
  • Familiarity with biosensors, bioelectronics, and soft electronics.
  • Strong documentation, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Translate cutting-edge research into prototype diagnostic systems.
  • Lead development and testing of sensor and chip-scale platforms.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external academic partners.
  • Design experiments for sample-to-answer cartridges and assays.
  • Contribute to patents, publications, and technical documentation.
  • Advise on feasibility, risk, and system architecture.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics
Single-molecule detection
Biosensors
Bioelectronics
Soft electronics
Chip design
Microfabrication
Electrochemical sensing
Integrated systems
Patents

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Microfluidics
Chip fabrication
Electronics design

Job description

Bosch Research and Technology Center North America in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Research Scientist to advance molecular diagnostics and biosensing technologies. You will join a team bridging academic research and product development, delivering prototype systems and integrated platforms for next-generation diagnostics.

The role emphasizes hands-on experiment design, collaboration with universities, and contribution to patents and publications.

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