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Systems Engineer ROCGJP00039011 * Hourly pay: $40-50/hr * Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Onsite, May travel off state 10% to a customer site (after 6 months or after 1 yr), Client will reimburse all approved travel expenses) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 40 hours/week, Month Assignment A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will help design and perform wet-lab experiments to further develop the sequencing prototype instrument. Systems Engineer 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 the 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. Systems Engineer Qualifications: * 3+ years of hands-on experience with DNA sequencing, such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing. * 1-5 years of experience (depending on educational background). * B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in science/chemistry/engineering. * Previous laboratory experience. * Hands-on experience with DNA sequencing, such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS, is preferred. * Familiarity with MATLAB, GIT, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and/or automation. * Previous experience with prototype instruments or DNA sequencing is desirable. * Previous experience with PCR. * An individual with experience in biotechnology or medical device development. * Strong understanding of DNA & molecular Biology. * Breadth of knowledge / cross-disciplinary. * Knowledge in all phases of NGS workflow, such as nucleic acid chemistry and primer design technologies for gene targets, is highly desirable. * Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows on the NGS platform. * 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 of surface chemistry is also desirable. (H)