At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving healthcare 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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. Lodi Quality Operations Engineering is a growing team within the Lodi Quality Organization and has become instrumental in driving continuous improvement to assure product consistency and reliability for sustaining operations. The function’s vision is to synchronize risk-based quality centric decision making with Cepheid’s “A Better Way” to assure products are manufactured as intended.

The Quality Engineering Technician is part of the Quality Operations Engineering Department and will be located On-Site to support 24X7 manufacturing at our Lodi, CA IVD facility. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

The Quality Engineering Technician is responsible for monitoring the technical application of quality management systems within manufacturing to assure compliance with corporate policies, 21CFR820, ISO 13485, the Medical Device Directive and Regulation, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Schedule: 4 Weekdays, 1 Weekend Day – Graveyard Shift 10:30pm to 7:00am.

Occasional flexibility required to support 24X7 manufacturing needs.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships, fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

• Support Quality and Manufacturing teams in assessing product and process risks, monitoring real-time on-floor processes, and escalating quality related issues as necessary.
• Monitor production processes and adherence to Quality Management Systems requirements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School with over 2 years of experience or Technical Trade degree or Scientific related Associates Degree with over 1 years of relevant experience
• Highly motivated proactive self-starter that can self-initiate, track, and send status updates on work progress.
• Ability to understand and interpret quality management system requirements.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Non-conformance process or investigation
• 24X7 manufacturing production
• Quality Management System

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.

The hourly range for this role is $25.40/hr - $33.65/hr. 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.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.