Sr Systems Engineer (molecular diagnostic/NGS/sequencing workflows)

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Systems Engineer II/ Sr Systems Engineer” based in Pleasanton, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $80/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking a Senior System Engineer to support the development and integration of next-generation diagnostic solutions. The role will focus on integrating instruments, molecular diagnostic workflows, software, and data pipelines across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system integration across end-to-end diagnostic workflows, including sample preparation, library preparation, qPCR, digital PCR, sequencing, and data processing.
  
• Define system requirements and contribute to system testing, verification, and validation (V&V).
  
• Develop and execute test cases and analyze results against system requirements.
  
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage defects, and perform root cause analysis.
  
• Create and maintain system requirements, specifications, integration plans, and verification documentation.
  
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation, simplification, and continuous improvement.
  
• Collaborate with assay, software, hardware, bioinformatics, and cross-functional engineering teams.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  
• Hands-on experience with instrument and software troubleshooting/integration.
  
• Experience with IVD, molecular diagnostics, or diagnostic instrumentation preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of system testing, requirements, verification/validation, and root cause analysis.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  

Preferred

• Experience with NGS/sequencing, qPCR, dPCR, sample/library preparation, or bioinformatics.
  
• Experience with cloud-based systems.
  
• Scripting/programming experience, particularly Python or Java.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com

akansha@dawarconsulting.com