Currently I have an opening for a Systems Engineer located in Santa Clara, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Developing nanopore based sequencing dedicated to making clinical genetic testing easy and affordable.
- We are developing a revolutionary single-molecule DNA sequencers that can improve the lives of people in a wide variety of ways including timely screening for diseases and diagnosis of various cancers.
- Analyze and succinctly present experimental results with actionable next steps identified related to the robustness of the microfluidic device and the system.
- Accurately and consistently execute and record experimental method, materials, and results.
- Become an expert on the operation of the High Throughput Sequencing Platform.
- Design, implement, and analyze sequencing results of various microfluidic device process changes and various operating parameters.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, conduct failure analysis, and perform device development in a fast-paced environment.
- Debug instrumentation, device, and software issues to create a robust platform.
- Understand and apply statistical methods, design of experiments, and/or process control monitoring techniques.
- Bachelors or master's graduate with 2+ years of experience in DNA/RNA sequencing platforms, Python, JMP, or R programming, and instrument troubleshooting platforms.
- This position is working within the wet and dry lab - supporting DNA preparation, sequencing, troubleshooting equipment, and data analysis.
Technical Information:
- 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent
- Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
- Pay: $50-60 hourly, depending on experience level