Planet Pharma ยท 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65/hr - $74/hr
3+ years expPlanet Pharma is developing new technologies to make genetic testing easy, reliable, and affordable. The Senior Systems Engineer will support the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products, contributing to feasibility, development, customer support, and integration of end-to-end NGS solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
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 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
3+ years of hands-on experience with DNA sequencing such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing
Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows on NGS platform
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills and a fast learner
Preferred
Previous experience with prototype instruments or DNA sequencing desirable
Experience with a variety of laboratory devices and instrumentation, including PCR and automation
An individual with experience in biotechnology or medical device development
Knowledge in all phases of NGS workflow such as nucleic acid chemistry, and primer design technologies for gene targets is highly desirable
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 in surface chemistry is also desirable
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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