System Engineer III (with experience with DNA sequencing)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Bachelors degree in Chemistry; Biology; Biomedical Engineering; System engineering or related disciplines. Advanced degree preferred
Required BS or equivalent with 8+ years related experience; or MS with 4+ years related experience; preferred MS with 6+ years related experience; or PhD with 2 year related experience ;end-to-end NGS application development experience is encouraged to apply but could be subject to a level re-calibration
3+ years hands-on experience with DNA sequencing such as raw sample preparation; nucleic acid extraction; library preparation and common NGS sequencers or Digital PCR platforms
Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows

Job Details

Tranzeal is an industry leading global Business Transformation Service Provider offering specific consulting services as well as pre-packaged, industry specific solutions and services to companies around the world. Our Consulting Services are dedicated to helping our clients maximize their investments in IT and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the business. Tranzeal s deep industry experience makes us the partner of choice for a growing number of Fortune 1000 companies, midsize enterprises and small businesses worldwide.

We are currently looking for 'System Engineer III' to support one of our clients with the following skills:

Requirement:

Title: System Engineer III
Location: Pleasanton, CA [Onsite]

Duration: 12+ months

Description:

We are looking for a passionate Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems Development Group to support the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) products. The candidate is expected to be a hands-on contributor in feasibility, development and integration, verification, and validation phases of end-to-end NGS solutions, while following applicable regulatory, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and deploy and test a wide range of technologies, including sample extraction, library prep, and sequencing.
Organize and drive systems development activities as part of the project team to develop new NGS solutions and ensure the product design meets customer needs as well as applicable regulations or standards. May serve as the Systems representative on cross-functional teams and efforts, as needed.
Participate in developing and managing requirements on various levels and traceability analysis.
Develop, execute and document test cases for verification and validation. Ensures complete and comprehensive coverage of requirements in the test campaigns.
Plan and prioritize activities / assignments to support team members.
Perform system integration and testing activities and verify system performance through simulation, test, and measurements. Assess results for applicability, validity, and conformance to product requirements.
Participate in story / backlog review, debugging, and defect management of software platforms that are part of the end-to-end solution.
Work independently with general management direction to drive product development and collaboration to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Perform product risk management activities using tools such as Hazard Analysis or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) according to client s applicable regulatory and quality standards and provides risk mitigation recommendations to the project team.
Collaborate with project teams and internal/external stakeholders to create project artifacts and maintain related documents in Design history files.
Keep supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
Perform work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies.
Maintain compliance as required by regulatory bodies and the company s quality system;

Who you are:
You re someone who wants to influence your own development. You re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, System engineering or related disciplines. Advanced degree preferred.
Required BS or equivalent with 8+ years related experience; or MS with 4+ years related experience; preferred MS with 6+ years related experience; or PhD with 2 year related experience ;end-to-end NGS application development experience is encouraged to apply but could be subject to a level re-calibration.
3+ years hands-on experience with DNA sequencing such as raw sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation and common NGS sequencers or Digital PCR platforms.
Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience and skills in wet bench workflows.
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills and fast learner.

The national base pay range below is a good-faith estimate of what our client may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Client's assessment of the candidates knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $86,000 - $114,000

Note: Please send your updated resumes to sureshs(at)tranzeal(dot)(com)

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