Job Description

About Cepheid:

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through faster, more accurate molecular diagnostic tests. Our innovative products are increasing opportunities to improve patient survival and quality of life, by enabling medical providers to identify and manage diseases early.

Our mission is to deliver a better way to improve patient outcomes by enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere.Whether testing for COVID-19 in a hospital lab in New York City, for tuberculosis in a mobile clinic in Botswana, or for CT/NG in an OB/GYN practice in Madrid, Cepheid is positively impacting the quality of patient care and saving lives every day.

About the Summer Internship Program:

Our internship opportunities are the gateway for your entry into the exciting world of molecular diagnostics by enabling you to put your academic training and passion to work for a global company whose products impact health care every day.

As an intern, you'll be part of a team developing rapid groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges.Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics from ideation and innovation through development and delivery of life-changing advancements in healthcare-associated infections, sexual health, critical infectious disease, virology and oncology applications.It takes people willing to bring their whole selves to work, operating with imagination, with initiative and achieving more than they ever thought possible.

About the Department:

The Americas Marketing Department is our voice of the customers (U.S., Canada, Latin America) and the sales team. They collaborate very closely with various stakeholders across the business to drive customer acquisition, customers expansion, and elevate the customer experience.

Job Summary:

* You will learn how to: Know the customer. Know the solution. Connect the two.
* Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced commercial organization
* Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
* Gather customer insights to aid in the creation and validation of segments, personas, campaigns, and commercial models in order to help achieve results
* Learn and experience working within marketing frameworks in order to build structure to marketing activities
* Assist in developing marketing campaigns, programs, and collateral
* Assist in the implementation and execution of Cepheids communication strategy, including web, advertising, direct marketing and sales force communication efforts
* Assist in the implementation and execution of virtual trade shows to engage our customers
* Assist in developing Marketing strategies for driving new customer acquisition and existing customer expansion
* Evaluate post-campaign results and communicate actionable takeaways and insights.

Job Location:

* Santa Clara, CA
* Possible work from home/Remote

Minimum Requirements:

* Currently working on completion of a Bachelors or Masters degree in related field or equivalent
* Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above
* Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
* Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* Strong interpersonal skills

Biosafety Information:

* As part of Cepheids Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, any associate who will be working with biohazardous materials or those who are required to work where others are using biohazardous materials, will be required to show proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination and take a biosafety training.
* For associates who are not vaccinated but are willing to be, Cepheid will schedule the vaccination with our occupational health clinic before the intern goes into the lab.
* Hiring managers and Cepheids Biosafety Officer will determine which internships fall under this requirement.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.