Sensor Scientist

Job description

Bring more to life.


Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?


At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.




You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.


At Radiometer, life comes first.

Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement.

Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care.

At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.


Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.


The Sensor Scientist is responsible for applying insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve biosensor consumable product quality and in support of business goals and objectives.

Utilize problem solving skills and method to drive to root cause, effective counter measure to ensure sustainment.


This position reports to the Sr. Director R&D and is part of the Research & Development team located in New Brighton, MN and will be an on-site role.




In this role, you will have the opportunity to:


+ Develop novel sensor and membrane designs to support product development and innovation efforts.

+ Provide analysis, testing and evaluation of complex sensor/system designs, sensor manufacturing processes and techniques, and patentable concepts.

+ Provide accurate design of experiments, interpretation and presentation of experimental data by creating clear and concise summary reports.

+ Execute verification and validation of sensor constructions and provide technical expertise to support manufacturing.

+ Analyze Field data with the focus on quality improvement and delivery and identify sustainable countermeasures to stabilize sensor performance.


The essential requirements of the job include:

+ 2-5 years of relevant experience within the Medical Device or IVD industry is required.

+ Expertise in statistical analysis software (JMP/Minitab, etc.) and methods is vital.

+ Strong Problem Solving skills and ability to get plans into actions is required.

+ Prior experience in the area of biomedical or blood gas sensor design and development is desired.


Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

+ Able to travel up to 10% for training, Kaizen events (may include some international travel)


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

+ Prior experience in the area of biomedical or blood gas sensor design and development

+ Expertise in statistical analysis software (JMP/Minitab/Excel, etc.) and methods is necessary.


The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $115K-125K.

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.

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.


Join our winning team today.

Together, we’ll 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.




For more information, visit www.danaher.com .




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