Cepheid
Cepheid

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What is it like to work at Cepheid?

Cepheid is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity, fostering a dynamic and results-driven work environment. As a global leader in molecular diagnostics, Cepheid's team structure is organized around product development, manufacturing, and sales, with a focus on delivering life-saving solutions to healthcare professionals worldwide. Working at Cepheid may appeal to candidates who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, enjoy working in a fast-paced and innovative industry, and are motivated by the company's mission to improve patient outcomes through rapid, accurate, and actionable diagnostic information.

What makes Cepheid an attractive place to work?

Cepheid is a leading provider of molecular diagnostics solutions, recognized for its innovative approach to improving healthcare outcomes through rapid and accurate diagnostic testing. The company's workplace is characterized by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities for employees to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Joining Cepheid offers professionals the chance to be part of a dynamic and growing organization, with opportunities for career growth, professional development, and making a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare.

Do workers at Cepheid get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Does Cepheid pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

At Cepheid, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Cepheid affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Cepheid?

Most people get paid time off work.
78% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Cepheid worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.

Do Cepheid workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Cepheid workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Cepheid?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
85% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do Cepheid managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Cepheid spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cepheid?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Cepheid good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
83% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cepheid feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
43% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cepheid get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cepheid?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cepheid enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cepheid recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Cepheid?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
54% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Cepheid?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Cepheid’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cepheid is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
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Field Application Specialist- Seattle

Danaher

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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

At Cepheid, one of Danaher's 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 Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world's most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Field Application Specialist is responsible for providing in-field assistance to the Diagnostic Sales team for pre- and post- sale technical activities with a primary emphasis on growing the user base of diagnostic products. This role will provide technical direction and support to customers on instrument operation, assay implementation, and maintenance of company products. Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Technical Support, Service and global business units to identify and assess customer needs in order to provide high quality customer care that exceed expectations.

Additionally, the Field Applications Specialist will work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Create formal networks with key contacts outside of area of expertise, involving coordination among groups. Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

This position reports to the West Regional Service Manager and is part of the Customer Care Team located in Seattle, Washington and will be fully remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Install Cepheid instruments, train customers on CLIA waived and Moderate Complex systems and tests, support connectivity solutions into customer laboratories, and provide support to the customer during implementation to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provide continued support of Cepheid CLIA waived and Moderate Complex instrumentation, software revisions, and reagent ADF changes to current customers.
  • Jointly develop account strategies with Sales Representatives aimed at increasing Cepheid CLIA waived and Moderate Complex business and retaining current business.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support implementation activities in Health systems where both CLIA waived and Moderate Complex systems are involved.
  • Independently manage assigned territory to include travel and scheduling aligned with business and organizational priorities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in field with 3 + years of related work experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) experience OR Minimum of 3 years' formal training experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • This position will require travel, up to 75%, by car and flying in and out of airports with possible long wait times
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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

  • FAS, MT, CLS, MLS, MLT training or teaching experience
  • Demonstrated success in following Corporate process and administrative requirements (e.g.: Salesforce.com, Monthly Reports, regulatory requirements, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially PowerPoint, online tools, and systems: LMS, Content Management, and, Salesforce.com, Zoom and Microsoft Teams strongly preferred.

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 Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $90,000-$100,000 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. 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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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984