Engr 3, Systems

Job Title: Systems Verification Scientist III

Location: Milpitas California 95035


Description:
Waters Biosciences, formerly Client Biosciences, develops innovative cell analysis tools that support research, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical production, and disease management. We are seeking a Systems Verification Scientist III to evaluate the performance of flow cytometry products and help ensure they meet product requirements and customer needs. This hands-on role combines laboratory testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of a cross-functional product development team, you will:

Design, plan, and conduct experiments to assess system performance and verify product requirements.

Develop and execute test methods, strategies, and formal verification protocols.

Analyze and interpret scientific data using engineering principles, statistical methods, and scientific theory.

Communicate results, risks, and customer impact through reports, design reviews, and technical discussions.

Lead small- to medium-sized protocols or initiatives, including project planning, risk-based test strategy development, and team coordination.

Collaborate with systems, software, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.

Apply systems thinking, troubleshooting, and independent judgment to identify root causes and improve products and processes.

Follow applicable design control, quality, biosafety, and workplace safety requirements.
Key Skills
Flow cytometry operation, applications, and troubleshooting

Systems verification and validation

Test method, protocol, and strategy development

Experimental design and scientific data analysis

Systems thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving

Biological sample preparation and Biosafety Level 2 laboratory practices

Medical device design controls and regulated quality systems

Technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor s degree in biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.

A minimum of three years of experience performing and providing technical direction for the development, engineering, integration, interfacing, and testing of complex systems.

Ability to prepare and handle human blood, blood products, or other biological samples in a Biosafety Level 2 wet laboratory.

Working knowledge of statistics and experience extracting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific data.

Ability to understand multidisciplinary systems involving optics, lasers, fluidics, electromechanical components, software, algorithms, biological samples, and immunology.

Strong skills in systems thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.