Element Biosciences · 5 hours ago
Systems Integration Scientist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expElement Biosciences is dedicated to empowering the scientific community and is seeking a Systems Integration Scientist to enhance the performance of wet-lab assays on their sequencing platforms. The role involves testing and validating system-level performance, integrating new chemistries, and ensuring workflow compatibility across teams.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Integrate and test new chemistries and enzymatic methods to improve assay performance, robustness, and reproducibility on the platform
Serve as the primary technical interface between the Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Hardware teams to ensure workflow compatibility with Element’s sequencing platforms
Design and execute comprehensive test plans to verify that assay performance meets product requirements and system-level specifications
Perform verification and validation (V&V) testing of new chemistries and enzymatic workflows on the platform
Create custom test samples and biological controls to rigorously 'stress test' system performance and identify failure modes
Analyze complex experimental data to determine pass/fail results and provide detailed feedback on system robustness
Track all changes to assay configurations and perform regression testing to validate the implementation of improvements
Write protocols, test procedures, and maintain accurate records for Design History Files (DHF) and product transfer
Qualification
Required
PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field with 2+ years industry experience; or BS/MS with 6+ years of relevant industry experience
Extensive experience in product testing, specifically with NGS assays and in situ fluorescence techniques
Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design and data analysis, capable of performing complex multi-step experiments with detailed attention to protocol
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis (JMP, Python, R) to validate system performance
Strong troubleshooting skills to optimize molecular biology assays and reagent formulations
Ability to lift to 20 pounds
The position requires physical activity associated with molecular biology routines and the handling of chemicals
Candidates are required to follow the safety protocols and be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment
Preferred
Familiarity with design controls, verification/validation (V&V), and quality management systems is highly desirable
Experience handling cultured cells and biological specimens is highly desirable
Benefits
Stock options
Discretionary annual bonus
No cost health insurance plans
401k with company match
Flexible paid time off
Company
Element Biosciences
Element Biosciences is a life science company that focuses on developing innovative genetic analysis tools.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$678MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementVenrock
2024-07-11Series D· $277M
2021-06-29Series C· $276M
2020-06-26Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
Danae Van Oene
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Support
Edwin Hauw
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
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