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About Bosch
Bosch is a global engineering and technology company supplying mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology; Robert Bosch LLC is its North American arm.
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Senior Research Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics joins the Bosch Research team to bridge the gap between academic research and product development. This role involves identifying, incubating, and translating cutting-edge academic research into functional, scalable proof-of-concept technologies for molecular diagnostics and biosensing. The successful candidate will lead hands-on development of prototype diagnostic systems, focusing on single-molecule detection, assay integration, and sample-to-answer cartridge performance. Key responsibilities include designing experiments, filing patents, and collaborating with internal business units and external academic partners. Required expertise includes microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and chip-scale nanofabrication. Candidates must possess a PhD in a relevant field and industry experience in biotechnology, specifically regarding integrated molecular diagnostic platforms, on-chip sample-prep, electronics, and the core principles of biochemistry.
What does a Research Scientist earn?
Median $216250 from 41 postings across 16 companies.
Translate academic research into functional, scalable proof-of-concept technologies for molecular diagnostics and biosensing.
Lead hands-on development and testing of prototype diagnostic systems using microfluidics and electrochemical sensing.
Transition early-stage research into commercially viable product pipelines with internal business units and academic partners.
Design and execute advanced experiments for single-molecule detection and sample-to-answer cartridge performance.
Protect innovations through patent filings and contribute to high-impact scientific publications and technical documentation.
Serve as a subject matter expert to advise multidisciplinary teams on technical feasibility and system architecture.
What we're looking for
PhD in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
3-5 years of previous industry experience in a relevant biotechnology company.
Proven experience building real-world solutions in the biotechnology sector, specifically in single molecule detection and instrumentation for molecular diagnostics.
Demonstrated experience with integrated molecular diagnostic platforms, including cartridge design, on-chip sample-prep, and electronics.
Experience with soft electronics for biosensing applications.
Experience with chip design and process development for biosensing applications.
Experience with electrochemical systems and biosensors.
C/C++
Python
Julia
Rust
CUDA
GPU Programming
Digital Signal Processing
Image Processing
Embedded Software
Firmware Engineering
Scientific Computing
Estimation Theory
Optimization Theory
Linear Algebra
Numerical Analysis
Probability Theory
Stochastic Models
Graphical Models
Rapid Prototyping