Sr Systems Engineer (molecular diagnosticNGSsequencing workflows)
Pleasanton, CA - USA
Job Summary
Our client a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology is looking for a Systems Engineer II/ Sr Systems Engineer based in Pleasanton CA.
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate : $80/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical Paid Sick leave 401K
We are seeking a Senior System Engineer to support the development and integration of next-generation diagnostic solutions. The role will focus on integrating instruments molecular diagnostic workflows software and data pipelines across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead system integration across end-to-end diagnostic workflows including sample preparation library preparation qPCR digital PCR sequencing and data processing.
- Define system requirements and contribute to system testing verification and validation (V&V).
- Develop and execute test cases and analyze results against system requirements.
- Troubleshoot system issues manage defects and perform root cause analysis.
- Create and maintain system requirements specifications integration plans and verification documentation.
- Identify opportunities for workflow automation simplification and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with assay software hardware bioinformatics and cross-functional engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Biomedical Engineering Software Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with instrument and software troubleshooting/integration.
- Experience with IVD molecular diagnostics or diagnostic instrumentation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of system testing requirements verification/validation and root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Experience with NGS/sequencing qPCR dPCR sample/library preparation or bioinformatics.
- Experience with cloud-based systems.
- Scripting/programming experience particularly Python or Java.
If interested please send us your updated resume at
Required Skills:
molecular diagnostic workflows NGS systems integration data pipelines