Systems Engineer II
Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site)
Pay Rate: $46.26–$57.55/hr
Duration: 1 Year
Support the development, integration, verification, and validation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows and systems.
Design, execute, analyze, and document wet-lab experiments for sequencing feasibility and system integration.
Perform sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, PCR, and sequencing experiments.
Optimize sequencing protocols and support system-level integration activities.
Develop and execute verification and validation test cases based on product requirements.
Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and troubleshoot assay, instrument, and workflow issues through root cause analysis.
Collaborate with assay, instrumentation, software, bioinformatics, and systems engineering teams to improve sequencing performance and system reliability.
Maintain detailed laboratory documentation following GLP and laboratory best practices.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or
Master's degree in a related field with 1–3+ years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows.
Experience with PCR, DNA sequencing, nucleic acid extraction, sample preparation, and library preparation.
Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Git, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.
Experience with JMP, regression analysis, ANOVA, and statistical data analysis.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Experience with verification and validation (V&V) testing.
Root cause analysis of laboratory, assay, and instrument failures.
Laboratory documentation and test protocol development.
Experience with single-molecule sequencing platforms.
Knowledge of sequencing system integration and workflow optimization.
Experience improving sequencing performance, throughput, coverage, reproducibility, and robustness.
Background working with bioinformatics, instrumentation, or assay development teams.
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.