SPECTRAFORCE · 7 hours ago
Senior System Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
1+ years expSPECTRAFOR is seeking a passionate Systems Engineer to join their Systems Development Group to support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products. The candidate will be a hands-on key contributor in the feasibility, development, customer support, and integration phases of end-to-end NGS solutions, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
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Hiring Manager
Neeraj Singh Rajput
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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
Work independently with general management direction to drive product development and collaborations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Keep supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas
Qualification
Required
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 PCR required
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and across scientific disciplines is essential
The candidate should be passionate, self-motivated, and possess a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training
Preferred
Previous experience with prototype instruments or DNA sequencing desirable
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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