Sr Systems Engineer

Twist Bioscience

Wilsonville, OR, United States

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

startup.jobs

Tech stack

Data Analysis Systems Engineering C Sharp (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Laboratory Information Management Systems Robotic Automation Software Scientific Computating Systems Integration Scripting

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Portland, OR (PDX). In this role, you will lead the development, validation, and integration of cutting-edge automated laboratory instrumentation and bioprocess technologies. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and biology, you will design automated workflows, write custom integration scripts, and connect robotic systems with enterprise LIMS infrastructure to drive operational excellence and product quality under ISO 13485 standards., * Develop, validate, and release new processes and technologies to achieve cost-effectiveness and improved product quality

Develop and test protocols, scripts, and systems to automate certain bioprocesses
Operation and maintenance of a range of scientific instruments and tools with a focus on laboratory automation systems and cross-integration systems
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues concerning equipment and systems
Prepare and participate in documentation, knowledge transfer, and training activities
Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements

Requirements

Ph.D. or MS with 3 years, BS with 5 years of related experience in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience in developing automated instrumentation for bioprocesses
Experience with DoE for testing and troubleshooting of certain processes
Experience in designing and writing scripts (C#, Python, etc) using control software or dynamic scheduling software native to laboratory automation systems and cross-integration systems
Experience with sample tracking software and developed interfaces between robotic instrumentation and LIMS systems (MES/Maestro, Twist build)
Excellent scientific computation and data analysis capabilities
Hands-on skills to assemble and maintain hardware
Experience with biological instrumentation for liquid transfer, PCR, cell-based cloning, DNA extraction, and purification is desirable
Working collaboratively with other functional groups
Excellent communication and writing skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment