Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior System Engineer role at Sharp Decisions supports Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) product development, contributing to feasibility, integration, verification, and validation phases while adhering to regulatory standards.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will engage in hands-on development and integration of NGS solutions, troubleshoot wet bench workflows, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Compensation and benefits
The pay rate is $60.00-$80.00 per hour, with no additional benefits specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in relevant fields with 5+ years experience or a master's with 4+ years, plus 3+ years hands-on DNA sequencing experience; preferred skills include statistical tools, automation, product development, imaging, and software knowledge.
Job location and travel
The job is onsite at 2881 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050, targeting local candidates.
Unique job features
The role involves working on cutting-edge NGS technology with regulatory and quality compliance focus, requiring expertise in both wet lab and software aspects.
Company overview
Sharp Decisions is a global consulting firm specializing in technology solutions, business consulting, and managed services. They generate revenue by providing expert IT consulting, project management, and staffing solutions to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 1990, the company is known for its innovative V.E.T.S. Program, which leverages the skills of military veterans to deliver high-quality services. Sharp Decisions has a strong reputation for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and its ability to adapt to the evolving technological landscape.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with DNA sequencing, nucleic acid extraction, and NGS platforms, emphasizing your role in feasibility, development, and validation phases of medical device products.
Showcase your strong troubleshooting skills in wet bench workflows and your familiarity with regulatory and quality standards relevant to medical device development.
Apply through multiple channels including Sharp Decisions' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Senior System Engineer role.
Connect with current employees in the Systems Development Group at Sharp Decisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent NGS product launches or asking about their experience with automation solutions in the lab.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'NGS', 'nucleic acid extraction', 'library preparation', 'regression analysis', 'Design of Experiments', and 'software as a medical device'.
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