Laboratory Engineer

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Laboratory Engineer is responsible for performing manual laboratory work by preparing buffers and other solutions, as well as handling sensitive materials and chemicals with high precision. A lot of the work is standardized and requires good understanding of GMP and business specific regulations. In addition, you will be handling inventory and laboratory preparations as well as minor maintenance and housekeeping, involving contacts with other groups and departments.

This position is part of the Beads Manufacturing Team and will be located in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Perform manual laboratory work by preparing buffers and other solutions.
Handling sensitive materials and chemicals with high precision.
Handle inventory and laboratory preparations.
Take responsibility for minor maintenance and housekeeping.
Communicate with other groups and departments within the company.

The essential requirements of the job include:
B.Sc. in biomedicine, life science or equivalent education or related work experience
Proven laboratory experience including good understanding and experience of aseptic work and experience with temperature sensitive materials, proven experience with handling micropipettes and pipet aids, as well as good understanding of basic mathematics for unit conversions.
Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Working in a GMP environment
Working in clean room environment

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .
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