Systems Verification Scientist - Onsite (Urgent Need)

About the Role

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.

Location: Milpitas, CA  |  Duration: 6 Months  |  Hours: 40/week, 1st Shift  |  Pay: $50–$55/hr  |  Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens, GC Holders, GC EAD, OPT, EAD, or CPT)