Research Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics & Biosensing

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

Job summary

Our Bosch Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist with a strong academic background and industry experience in molecular diagnostics. You will bridge academic ideas to prototypes and collaborate with internal units and external partners to support product development based on research outcomes.

The role focuses on translating research into market-ready biosensor technologies, leading experiments on single-molecule detection, integrated diagnostics, and cartridge performance

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics or related).
• 3–5 years of industry experience translating ideas to real-world products.
• Experience with molecular diagnostics and biosensing platforms.
• Experience with integrated diagnostic cartridges and on-chip electronics.
• Familiarity with soft electronics and chip-scale nanofabrication.
• Proven ability to publish and file patents for innovations.
• Strong documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and translate cutting-edge research into scalable diagnostics concepts.
• Lead prototype development of diagnostic systems combining microfluidics and electrochemical sensing.
• Collaborate with internal units and external partners to move research toward products.
• Design experiments for single-molecule detection and cartridge performance.
• Protect innovations via patent filings and produce technical documentation.
• Advise teams on feasibility, risk, and system architecture.

Skills

Biosensors

Bioelectronics

Single-molecule detection

Electrochemical sensing

Soft electronics

Micro/nanofabrication

Chip design

Integrated systems

Publications

Patent filings

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Bioengineering / Physics

Job description

Our Bosch Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist with a strong academic background and industry experience in molecular diagnostics. You will bridge academic ideas to prototypes and collaborate with internal units and external partners to support product development based on research outcomes.

The role focuses on translating research into market-ready biosensor technologies, leading experiments on single-molecule detection, integrated diagnostics, and cartridge performance