Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer ROCGJP00039011

• Hourly pay: $40-50/hr
• Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Onsite, May travel off state 10% to a customer site (after 6 months or after 1 yr), Client will reimburse all approved travel expenses)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, Month Assignment

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will help design and perform wet-lab experiments to further develop the sequencing prototype instrument.

Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy a wide range of technologies, including sample extraction, library prep, and sequencing.
• Develop, execute, and document test cases for verification and validation. Ensures complete and comprehensive coverage of requirements in the test campaigns.
• Customer support through monitoring of runs, early morning meetings to discuss defects, results and progress, QC of reagents and configuration used for customer, possible travel to customer sites.
• Support of the instrument fleet to learn troubleshooting techniques as needed to assist R&D and to support customers
• Perform system integration and testing activities and verify system performance through simulation, tests, and measurements. Assess results for applicability, validity, and conformance to product requirements.

Systems Engineer Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with DNA sequencing, such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing.
• 1-5 years of experience (depending on educational background).
• B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in science/chemistry/engineering.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with DNA sequencing, such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS, is preferred.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, GIT, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and/or automation.
• Previous experience with prototype instruments or DNA sequencing is desirable.
• Previous experience with PCR.
• An individual with experience in biotechnology or medical device development.
• Strong understanding of DNA & molecular Biology.
• Breadth of knowledge / cross-disciplinary.
• Knowledge in all phases of NGS workflow, such as nucleic acid chemistry and primer design technologies for gene targets, is highly desirable.
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows on the NGS platform.
• Experience with statistical tools (e.g. Python/JMP for regression analysis, ANOVA) and Design of Experiments methodology, application of statistical process control is essential.
• Experience in implementing workflow on semiconductor-based sensing devices or microfluidic devices is desirable.
• Knowledge of surface chemistry is also desirable.

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