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Naderi Engineering, Inc. · 8 hours ago

System Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37/hr - $70/hr

1+ years exp

Naderi Engineering, Inc. is seeking a passionate Systems Engineer to join their Systems Development Group focused on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products. The role involves contributing to the development and integration of NGS solutions, performing laboratory experiments, and providing customer support while maintaining detailed documentation throughout the research and development phases.

BiotechnologyNuclearProject Management

Hiring Manager

Ali Naderi

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

DNA sequencingSample preparationLibrary preparationNGS workflowPCRMATLABPythonData analysisStatistical toolsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

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)

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

Experience with statistical tools (e.g. Python/JMP for regression analysis, ANOVA) and Design of Experiments methodology, application of statistical process control is essential

Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows on NGS platform