Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, US • Posted 21 days ago • Updated 21 days ago
Contract W2
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • pcr
  • sequencing
  • sequences
  • dna

Summary

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Need PCR and Sequencing experience for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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 prototype instruments or DNA sequencing desirable.
  • 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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Experience with a variety of laboratory devices and instrumentation, including PCR and automation.
  • In addition to impeccable technical skills, successful candidates possess strong organizational, communication and team skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Resourceful and flexible; Fast learner and a self-starter; hard-working
  • Adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through, while remaining highly energetic and focused;
  • Straightforward, self-driven, and trustworthy;
  • An individual with experience in biotechnology or medical device development;
  • Strong understanding of DNA & molecular Biology
  • Breadth of knowledge / cross-disciplinary
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with DNA sequencing such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and NGS sequencing.
  • 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 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 in surface chemistry is also desirable
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills and a fast learner.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
  • Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions. Not always instruction-based
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a ?can do attitude
  • Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo
  • Greets challenge and change as opportunity
  • Collaborates with others and strong orientation towards teamwork
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10439527
  • Position Id: 8881823
  • Posted 21 days ago
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