In our line of work, life isn’t a given - it’s the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all 4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we’re located. Creating impactful innovations like ours, doesn’t happen overnight - it requires uncompromising persistency, passion, and a desire to make a difference. Here... more details
In our line of work, life isn’t a given - it’s the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all +4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we’re located. Creating impactful innovations like ours, doesn’t happen overnight - it requires uncompromising persistency, passion, and a desire to make a difference. Here, you can learn, grow, and chart an uncommonly diverse career.
Radiometer is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Associate Research Engineer for Radiometer is responsible for a variety of research laboratory tasks and experiments.
This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) department located in Carlsbad, CA, and will be onsite. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.
You will be a part of the R&D Sensor Team and report to the Director, R&D responsible for supporting a variety of laboratory tasks (specimen prep, imaging analysis, execution of design of experiments management of consumables. If you thrive in a detail oriented and dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class R&D organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform sensor characterization using aqueous solutions.
- Perform sensor membrane characterization and image analysis using analytical equipment (ie. Scanning Electron Microscope, Fluorescent Imaging microscope)
- Assist with product testing in support of analysis, trouble-shooting and improvement of existing products.
- Assist in experiments involving the development of raw material and process specifications.
- Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- BS or equivalent in Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science or similar field, preferred
- 0 - 2+ years of laboratory experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Drafting or updating internal documents such as manufacturing procedures, test procedures, and protocols.
- Experience consolidating and analyzing test data
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re
reading. Even if you don't feel you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here!
The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000. 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.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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