Systems Engineer II: Genomics Instrumentation

Ultima Genomics; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ultima Genomics in Fremont, CA seeks a Systems Engineer II to contribute to development, testing, and optimization of cutting-edge instrumentation as part of the systems engineering team.

You will translate requirements with hardware and software engineers, operate and troubleshoot components, and help translate lab workflows to automated machines, supporting a growing genomics platform.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in development of scientific instruments from a systems integration perspective.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Meticulous and detail oriented with a hands-on approach to work.
• Ability to define and follow complex operating procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end development including planning, development, optimization, and testing of workflows for life science automation and liquid handling systems. Own workflow from concept to customer delivery
• Collaborate with hardware and software development engineers to implement improvements in automation process efficiency and reliability
• Operate, troubleshoot and customize hardware and software components
• Interface with stakeholders to collect and define requirements, and provide user training and documentation
• Work with Chemistry and Biology teams to translate and optimize manual lab processes on automated machines
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Python

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field

Job description

Ultima Genomics in Fremont, CA seeks a Systems Engineer II to contribute to development, testing, and optimization of cutting-edge instrumentation as part of the systems engineering team.

You will translate requirements with hardware and software engineers, operate and troubleshoot components, and help translate lab workflows to automated machines, supporting a growing genomics platform.