Sensor Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Danaher scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Radiometer, 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 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.
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The Sensor Scientist, R&D is responsible for complex sensor research and development activities, including novel sensor and membrane designs that support product development and innovation efforts. This role provides analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex sensor and system designs, sensor manufacturing processes and techniques, and patentable concepts.
This position reports to the Sr. Manager of R&D and is part of the R&D Team located in New Brighton, MN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be a key participant of an interdisciplinary R&D team to develop novel sensor and membrane designs to support product development and innovation efforts.
- Provide analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex sensor and system designs, sensor manufacturing processes and techniques, and patentable concepts.
- Mentor and coach junior-level scientists.
- Provide robust design of experiments, interpretation, and presentation of data by creating clear and concise summary reports.
- Execute verification and validation of sensor constructions and provide technical expertise to support manufacturing.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 2+ years of relevant experience within the Medical Device or IVD industry is required.
- Expertise in statistical analysis software (JMP/Minitab, etc.) and/or methods is vital.
- Prior experience in biomedical or blood gas sensor design and development within R&D.
- Strong Problem Solving skills and ability to get plans into actions is required.
- Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, or equivalent; relevant experience may contribute toward the degree requirement.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role
- Ability to travel occasionally (<10>
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience translating plans into action.
- Expertise with electrochemistry.
Radiometer, 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.
The annual salary range for this role is $95,000-$125,000. 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.
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