Senior Systems Engineer (Wet Labs)

Our client, a leader in biotechnology and diagnostics, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer based out of Santa
Clara, CA. If you are interested in discussing further, please review the
details below.

Duration: Long term
contract (Possibility of further extension)

Pay Rate: $75/hr on W2
DOE

Job Summary:

As a Senior System
Engineer, you will learn how to use the new Single Molecule Sequencing
platform and help to develop the final operating protocols. The candidate will
help design and perform wet -lab experiments to further develop the sequencing prototype
instrument. The candidate will work with his/her manager and team members to
interpret the experimental results and design future experiments. The candidate
must be self -motivated and able to work well in a multidisciplinary team
environment.

The Opportunity:

• 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 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.
  

• B.S. or M.S. or PhD
  degree in the science/chemistry/engineering required and 1 -5 years of
  experience (depending on educational background).
  
• Candidates with
  hands -on experience with DNA sequencing such as raw sample preparation, nucleic
  acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing are encouraged to
  apply
  
• Previous laboratory
  experience required.
  
• Familiarity with
  MATLAB, GIT, Python or similar tools for data analysis and/or automation.
  
• Previous experience
  with prototype instruments or DNA sequencing desirable.
  

• Experience with a
  variety of laboratory devices and instrumentation, including PCR and
  automation.
  
• Proven hands -on
  troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows on NGS
  platform. 
  

If interested, please
send your updated resume at [email protected]/[email protected]