Senior Molecular Diagnostics Scientist

Bosch USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Bosch USA's Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist with a strong academic background and industry experience to tackle complex problems in molecular diagnostics.

You will work between academia and product development, translating ideas into prototype systems, collaborating with Stanford and UC Berkeley, and advancing technologies in biosensors, microfluidics, and chip-scale nanofabrication.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics)
• Industry experience translating academic ideas into real-world products.
• Proven track record in molecular diagnostics and single-molecule instrumentation.
• Experience with integrated molecular diagnostic platforms and cartridge design.

Responsibilities

• Identify and translate cutting-edge research into scalable diagnostic technologies.
• Lead development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems, including microfluidics and electrochemical sensing.
• Collaborate with internal units and external partners to transition research into products.
• Design experiments for single-molecule detection and cartridge performance.
• Contribute to patents, publications, and technical documentation.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Single molecule detection

Soft electronics

Microfabrication

Electrochemical sensing

Biochemistry

Integrated systems

Patent filings

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Bioengineering

PhD in Physics

Tools

Chip design

On-chip sample prep

Electronics

Biosensing

Job description

Bosch USA's Research team in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a research scientist with a strong academic background and industry experience to tackle complex problems in molecular diagnostics.

You will work between academia and product development, translating ideas into prototype systems, collaborating with Stanford and UC Berkeley, and advancing technologies in biosensors, microfluidics, and chip-scale nanofabrication.