Job Title: Biomedical Engineer Job Description Responsible for improving the performance, diagnosing failure modes, and verifying the robustness of the instruments. Design and execute experiments, develop and optimize test scripts, and recommend improvements for related processes. Proactively troubleshoot and debug fluidic, mechanical, and control system problems. Assist development and manufacturing to determine root causes for product and system failures. Support the development, execution, and review of integration and verification testing for consumable and instrument systems in support of development, verification/validation, manufacturing transfer, and commercialization. Responsibilities + Improve the performance, diagnose failure modes, and verify the robustness of instruments. + Design and execute experiments. + Develop and optimize test scripts. + Recommend improvements for related processes. + Proactively troubleshoot and debug fluidic, mechanical, and control system problems. + Assist development and manufacturing to determine root causes for product and system failures. + Support the development, execution, and review of integration and verification testing for consumable and instrument systems. Essential Skills + Troubleshooting + Instrumentation + Laboratory techniques + Experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA quantification, qPCR, PCR multiplex) + Solid phase DNA extraction and purification using magnetic particles + Data interpretation and analysis + Assay automation + Microfluidic medical device development Additional Skills & Qualifications + A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or other Science discipline + 4-6 years’ directly related experience + Experience with standard laboratory techniques, aseptic technique, and experience working in a BSL-2 environment with live organisms + Excellent organizational and documentation skills + Knowledge of complex life science systems and assays, including fluidic and microfluidic consumable devices + Experience working with human blood Work Environment 90% of time spent in the lab. Cleanroom environment. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $46.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in CARLSBAD,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.